Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter i
2. Contents v
3. Translator’s Preface xiii
4. I. Childhood and School Days 1
5. II. Early Love and First Writings 31
6. III. Before Fame 51
7. IV. Thomas and Heinrich 95
8. V. The Path to Marriage 115
9. VI. Ambitious Plans 159
10. VII. Jews 187
11. VIII. War 215
12. IX. Attempts at Orientation 247
13. X. Family, No Fun Either 273
14. XI. In the Magic Mountain 297
15. XII. Republican Politics 319
16. XIII. Homoeroticism of Midlife 341
17. XIV. Ostracized 363
18. XV. Joseph and His Brothers 389
19. XVI. Hate for Hitler 415
20. XVII. Doctor Faustus 459
21. XVIII. Pain and Glory 493
22. XIX. To the Last Breath 531
23. XX. Final Things 553
24. Figure Credits 571
25. Index of Names 573