Peter Pütz (Editor)
Thomas Mann und die Tradition.
Frankfurt am Main: Athenäum Verlag, 1971. Athenäum Paperbacks, Germanistik. First edition. 288 pages.
Softcover volume, measuring approximately 6" x 9.25", shows light shelfwear, with sunning to spine. Binding is sound. Pages are clean and bright. 
"This anthology comprises ten essays by various authors, all exploring Thomas Mann's relationship to philosophical and artistic traditions. In addition to general and foundational contributions on the subject, the book presents specialized studies regarding his connection to Antiquity and the Renaissance, as well as to specific figures such as Sterne, Goethe, Schopenhauer, Wagner, Nietzsche, and Bergson. It thus addresses some of Thomas Mann's most influential predecessors and "mentors." Despite the vast flood of publications on Thomas Mann that has appeared over the years, this volume offers a wealth of fresh perspectives. It both synthesizes established knowledge and ventures into previously unexplored territory, making it a valuable resource for scholars and students alike. With the exception of two essays that have undergone minor revisions, all contributions appear here for the first time." The contributors are: Willy R. Berger (Cologne), Helmut Koopmann (Bonn), Erwin Koppen (Bonn), Herbert Lehnert (Irvine, California), Lothar Pikulik (Basel), Beate Pinkerneil (Frankfurt am Main), Peter Putz (Giessen), H. Stefan Schultz (Chicago), Oskar Seidlin (Columbus, Ohio), and Victor Zmegac (Zagreb).