Heinrich Mann
German author and older brother of Thomas Mann whose satirical novels attacked German imperialism, nationalism, and bourgeois philistinism. Professor Unrat (The Blue Angel) and The Loyal Subject are his most celebrated works.
Works
- The Blue AngelTeacher destroyed by infatuation with cabaret dancer during Weimar
- The Loyal SubjectSatirical novel of ambitious military officer and power obsession
- Man of StrawSatirical critique of German bourgeoisie and political weakness
- The Little TownSmall-town German society depicted through interconnected character narratives
- Henri QuatreHistorical novel about French king Henry IV and statecraft