The narrator is Leverkühn's childhood friend Serenus Zeitblom, who writes in Germany between 19. The story centers on the life and work of the (fictitious) composer Adrian Leverkühn. Rare and desirable signed and inscribed by the author, as he lived out his remaining years in Switzerland, before passing away in 1955.ĭoctor Faustus is a re-shaping of the Faust legend set in the context of the first half of the 20th century and the turmoil of Germany in that period. 1950 Thomas Mann.” A few notes in the text from the recipient, near fine in a fine dust jacket. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper, “To Joseph Golde thankful for his musical hospitality Chicago 23 Febr. Faustus, the man who sold his soul to the devil for 24 years of health and genius.
$3,800.00 Item Number: 77021įirst American edition of Mann’s classic retelling of the story of Dr.
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