Doctor Faustus (Cyclopedia of Literary Characters)
At a glance:
- Author: Thomas Mann
- First Published: 1947
- Type of Work: Novel
- Type of Plot: Philosophical
- Time of Work: 1885-1945
- Setting: Germany
- Genres: Long fiction, Philosophical realism
- Subjects: Twentieth century, Nineteenth century, Prostitution or prostitutes, Genius, Mental illness, Faustian bargains, Nazism or Nazis, Devils or demons, Composers, Germany or German people, Satan or Satanism, Venereal diseases
- Locales: Germany
Characters Discussed
Adrian Leverkühn (LEH- vehr-kewn), or Adri, a gifted musical composer who is convinced that he has entered into a twenty-four- year compact with Satan in which he has pledged his soul for an extended period of creativity. Like his Faustian predecessor in legend, he masters various academic goals while studying at Kaiseraschern, Halle, and Leipzig. At first he intends to become a student of theology, but while at Halle he deserts this field as arid and unchallenging. As a composer, he is influenced greatly by the technique of Arnold Schönberg. His most...
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