Professor Unrat by Heinrich Mann

The End of a Tyrant

The novel is a social critique of bourgeois society in Germany during the Wilhelmine period, as seen through the life of an authoritarian and morally rigid school teacher. The protagonist becomes infatuated with a cabaret dancer, leading him to abandon his duties and societal norms, and eventually descend into madness. The book explores themes of obsession, social class, and the destructive power of repressed desire.

The 1008th greatest book of all time


Purchase from Bookshop.org or Amazon
Published
1905
Nationality
German
Length
Short
Pages
240
Original Language
German
Avg User Rating
(4.0)
Alternate Titles
- Der blaue Engel
- L'angelo Azzurro
- The Blue Angel

If you're interested in seeing the ranking details on this book go here

This book is on the following 4 lists: