Joseph in Egypt (Vol. 2) (Annotated)
Enriched Edition. A Modernist Biblical Epic of Ancient Egypt, Temptation, Exile, and the Slow Formation of WisdomBy Thomas Mann
Length9h 43m
About this audiobook
Joseph in Egypt, the second volume of Thomas Mann's monumental tetralogy Joseph and His Brothers, reimagines the biblical sojourn of Joseph in Potiphar's house and his descent into prison with extraordinary psychological and mythic richness. Mann transforms Genesis into a vast modern epic, blending irony, erudition, symbolic anthropology, and sensuous narrative detail. Set within the cultural world of ancient Egypt, the novel situates sacred story within comparative myth, Freudian insight, and the humanist concerns of twentieth-century European literature. Thomas Mann, Nobel laureate and one of modernism's great prose stylists, wrote the Joseph novels during a period of political catastrophe and exile from Nazi Germany. His fascination with myth was never antiquarian: he sought to reclaim ancient narrative from irrationalist and authoritarian misuse, presenting Joseph as a figure of wit, self-knowledge, and humane destiny. Mann's own experience of displacement deepened his interest in exile, identity, and providential endurance. This volume is especially recommended for readers who value intellectually ambitious historical fiction and theological literature rendered through modernist art. It rewards patience with luminous prose, humane irony, and a profound meditation on temptation, suffering, and the slow formation of wisdom.
This enriched edition has been carefully crafted to add value to your reading experience.
- A succinct Introduction situates the work's timeless appeal and themes.
- The Synopsis outlines the central plot, highlighting key developments without spoiling critical twists.
- A detailed Historical Context immerses you in the era's events and influences that shaped the writing.
- An Author Biography reveals milestones in the author's life, illuminating the personal insights behind the text.
- A thorough Analysis dissects symbols, motifs, and character arcs to unearth underlying meanings.
- Reflection questions prompt you to engage personally with the work's messages, connecting them to modern life.
- Hand‐picked Memorable Quotes shine a spotlight on moments of literary brilliance.
- Interactive footnotes clarify unusual references, historical allusions, and archaic phrases for an effortless, more informed read.
Audiobook details
GenreGeneral Fiction, Historical Fiction
Length9 hrs 43 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateDec 8, 2023
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Joseph in Egypt (Vol. 1) (Annotated)
11BILLETS-DOUX
2CONTENTS VOLUME TWO
12THE PAINFUL TONGUE (PLAY AND EPILOGUE)
3THE WORD OF MISTAKING
13DUDU’S COMPLAINT
4THE OPENING OF THE EYES
14THE THREAT
5HUSBAND AND WIFE
15THE LADIES’ PARTY
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6THREEFOLD EXCHANGE
16THE BITCH
7IN THE TOILS
17NEW YEAR’S DAY
8THE FIRST YEAR
18THE EMPTY HOUSE
9THE SECOND YEAR
19THE FATHER’S FACE
10OF JOSEPH’S CHASTITY
20THE JUDGMENT
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