^#smrgSAHAF The Thomas Mann Reader -

Anthologists, Goethe might have said -he did say it of translators- “are only cunning panders, who show up us a half - veiled beauty in order to awaken our desires.” I hope that all who read this anthology of Thomas Mann's writings will find themselves turning frequently to the originals from which its pages come. I hope, too, that there is enough variety and sufficient bounty within these covers to gibe new and old readers of Thomas Mann a rather full measure of satisfaction.