Discussion about Thomas Mann's Mario and the Wizard” in the Eden House!

Discussion about Thomas Mann's Mario and the Wizard” in the Eden House!

Lübeck, Deutschland - On Thursday, July 17, 2025, the Haus Eden from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. for an exciting event under the title "Four wins. Re-Read Thomas Mann". The focus is on the impressive story “Mario and the Wizard” by Thomas Mann, who dipped deeply into the topics of mass psychology and totalitarianism. The evening promises to uncover the complex dynamics between power, manipulation and resistance.

The panel participants are top -class: Katrin Krämer von Bremen two, Dr. Caren Heuer from the Buddenbrookhaus as well as Nicole Diekmann from ZDF and Ilhan Isözen from the House of Cultures will bring in their perspectives and interpretations. Talented students from the Lübeck University of Music.

critical topics in focus

The story "Mario and the Wizard" is often considered one of the most political works by Mann. In retrospect for the political tensions in the 1930s, the magician Cipolla is regarded as an embodiment of the Mussolini. The event illuminates how the hypnotic attraction of this character could not only captivate the masses but also educated intellectuals. One wonders: How could it happen that even those who suspected what happened remained not able to act?

man himself expressed dissatisfaction with the purely political readings of his work. Like explained in an analysis , man interpreted his amendment as "simply a story of human affairs", which by no means the depth and the artistic qualities Should reduce narrative.

admission and framework conditions

Admission is free, but the places are limited. Admission is from 6:30 p.m., which enables visitors to find out in peace until the start of the discussion. This event is part of "Lübeck Hoch 3" and is organized in cooperation with the Lübeck University of Music and the Buddenbrookhaus - a real joint project.

"Mario and the Wizard" not only addresses manipulation by charismatic leaders, but also takes a critical look at the moral inertia and passivity of individuals in times of extreme political movements. The deadly conflict between Mario, the waiter, and Cipolla, the magical tyrant, symbolizes this in an impressive way. Mario's desperate act of violence is both liberation and tragedy - a topic that will probably also stimulate the visitors of the event to think.

If you want to dive deeper into the world of Thomas Mann, this event will not miss this event in the Eden House. An exciting evening is guaranteed!