Bashan and I by Thomas Mann

"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.)

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Author Mann, Thomas, 1875-1955
Translator Scheffauer, Herman George, 1878-1927
LoC No. 24006188
Uniform Title Herr und Hund. English
Title Bashan and I
Note Wikipedia page about this book: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_Man_and_His_Dog_(narrative)
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Reading Level Reading ease score: 61.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Language English
LoC Class PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
LoC Class QL: Science: Zoology
Subject Dogs -- Anecdotes
Category Text
eBook-No. 61284
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Copyright Public domain in the USA.
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