Five Stories. By Thomas Mann. Illustrated by Robert Borja. Limited Edition. Franklin Library. Franklin Center, 1977.

German author Thomas Mann produced some of the best fiction of the twentieth century. His works are epic in scope and imbued with rich cultural symbolism. He was deeply aware of the burgeoning philosophical ideologies of his time, and they found their way into his creative works. For his literary contributions, he was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1929. In this volume, five examples of his most noteworthy short fiction are compiled for subscribers of the Franklin Library. The stories include “Felix Krull”, “Death in Venice”, and “Mario and the Magician”. They showcase Mann at his best. It is a necessary volume for any collector of twentieth century fiction.

This limited edition is in fine condition. In the original leather, finely gilt stamped. Raised bands. Gilt spine label. Text block fine. Gilt edges. Silk moire endpapers and bookmark sewn in.

A fine collector’s copy of Five Stories by Thomas Mann.