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Bashan and I

Bashan and I

by Mann, Thomas, 1875-1955

BookID: 61284

Language:English

Translator:Sheffauer, Herman George, 1876-1927

LoC No.:24006188

Uniform Title:Herr und Hund. English

Reading Level:Reading ease score: 61.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Copyright Status:Public domain in the USA.

Dogs -- Anecdotes

Description

"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.)

Class:PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures; QL: Science: Zoology

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