Doctor Faustus

The novel “Doctor Faustus”—one of Thomas Mann’s most significant works—was written during the years of World War II. At the center of the narrative lies the life and work of the fictional composer Adrian Leverkühn, who makes a pact with the devil in exchange for musical genius. Through the protagonist’s fate, the author explores the relationship between art and morality, drawing parallels with the tragic destiny of Germany in the first half of the twentieth century.