Confessions Of Felix Krull, Confidence Man by Thomas Mann
The Early Years
The book is a satirical novel that follows the life of its charming and manipulative protagonist, a young man who rises from modest beginnings to a life of affluence and high society through his skills in deception and seduction. With a keen eye for exploiting the weaknesses of others, he embarks on a series of adventures and cons, assuming various identities and spinning elaborate tales to maintain his elaborate charades. The story, told as an autobiography, delves into themes of identity, social mobility, and the nature of truth, all while providing a humorous and critical look at the decadence of the European bourgeoisie.
The 1791st greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1954
- Nationality
- German
- Length
- Moderate
- Pages
- 400
- Original Language
- German
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(5.0)
- Alternate Titles
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- Bekenntnisse des Hochstaplers Felix Krull
- Confesiones Del Estafador Félix Krull
- Confessions of Felix Krull, Confidence Man
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