Bashan and I by Thomas Mann
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"Bashan and I" by Thomas Mann is a narrative written in 1918. Set against the backdrop of World War I's final months, this idyllic work chronicles the bond between Mann and his mongrel dog Bashan during walks through the Munich countryside. The narrative offers an escape into a romanticized, timeless world where daily adventures hinge on a simple choice: turning left toward civilization or right into nature's hunting grounds. Through five chapters,
Mann explores his dog's character, their relationship, and the landscape surrounding his home. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Mann, Thomas, 1875-1955 |
|---|---|
| Translator | Scheffauer, Herman George, 1878-1927 |
| LoC No. | 24006188 |
| Uniform Title | Herr und Hund. English |
| Title | Bashan and I |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_Man_and_His_Dog_(narrative) |
| Note | New York edition (A.A. Knopf) has title: A man and his dog. |
| Credits | Produced by An Anonymous Project Gutenberg volunteer |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 61.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures |
| LoC Class | QL: Science: Zoology |
| Subject | Dogs -- Anecdotes |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 61284 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-61284-3 |
| Release Date | Feb 3, 2020 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 552 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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