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The Transposed Heads (German: Die vertauschten Köpfe) is a novella by Thomas Mann. It was written in 1940 and published later that year by Bermann-Fischer. The English translation by H. T. Lowe-Porter was published in 1941 by Alfred A. Knopf.
- Anna Jacobson, Thomas Mann
- 1940
Among the more significant influences Mann mentioned are Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, who had made use of a somewhat similar theme, and the philosopher Arthur Schopenhauer, whose work inspired...
Complete summary of Thomas Mann's The Transposed Heads. eNotes plot summaries cover all the significant action of The Transposed Heads.
Jun 13, 2020 · The Transposed Heads. In The Transposed Heads, Mann creates his most abstract and mythic characters. Shridaman, a merchant and the son of a merchant, represents spirit and intellect, while Nanda, a smith and a cowherd, represents body and intuition. The girl represents beauty.
Discussion of themes and motifs in Thomas Mann's The Transposed Heads. eNotes critical analyses help you gain a deeper understanding of The Transposed Heads so you can excel on your...
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Inspired by an ancient Hindu legend, Mann’s writes about two Indian friends, Shridaman and Nanda, whom together, decide to decapitate themselves. However, they awaken from their attempted suicides to find their heads restored, but to the wrong body.
