Man of Straw

Name: Man of Straw
Author: Heinrich Mann

by Heinrich Mann

Satirical critique of German bourgeoisie and political weakness

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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.

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The Blue AngelTeacher destroyed by infatuation with cabaret dancer during Weimar
The Loyal SubjectSatirical novel of ambitious military officer and power obsession
The Little TownSmall-town German society depicted through interconnected character narratives
Henri QuatreHistorical novel about French king Henry IV and statecraft