Discover books similar to "Mephisto"

Thomas Mann

The Magic Mountain

A novel by Klaus Mann's uncle, Thomas Mann, 'The Magic Mountain' explores the themes of time, illness, and the human condition, much like 'Mephisto'. The story revolves around Hans Castorp, a young man who visits his cousin at a tuberculosis sanatorium in the Swiss Alps and ends up staying for seven years, delving into philosophical discussions and existential crises.

Thomas Mann

Death in Venice

Another work by Thomas Mann, 'Death in Venice' shares the exploration of self-deception, morality, and the human condition found in 'Mephisto'. This novella tells the story of Gustav von Aschenbach, a successful but aging writer who becomes infatuated with a teenage boy while on a vacation in Venice, ultimately leading to his downfall.

Franz Kafka

The Trial

Like 'Mephisto', 'The Trial' delves into the absurdity and horror of bureaucracy and the human struggle against it. The novel follows Joseph K., a man arrested and prosecuted by a mysterious and omnipotent authority, with no clear charge or trial.

Franz Kafka

The Castle

In 'The Castle', Kafka continues his examination of bureaucracy and the individual's futile struggle against it, similar to 'Mephisto'. The story revolves around K., a land surveyor who attempts to gain access to the mysterious Castle that governs his new village, only to be met with endless bureaucratic obstacles.

Mikhail Bulgakov

The Master and Margarita

Bulgakov's novel, like 'Mephisto', weaves together themes of corruption, power, and the supernatural. 'The Master and Margarita' is a complex narrative that follows the devil's exploits in Soviet Moscow, as well as the story of a writer, the Master, who is persecuted for his work.

Franz Kafka

The Metamorphosis

In 'The Metamorphosis', Kafka, like Klaus Mann, delves into the human condition and the struggle against societal expectations. The story revolves around Gregor Samsa, a man who wakes up one day to find himself transformed into a giant insect, leading to his alienation from his family and society.

Albert Camus

The Stranger

Camus' 'The Stranger' shares the exploration of alienation, morality, and the human condition found in 'Mephisto'. The novel follows Meursault, a man who commits a senseless murder and is indifferent to the consequences, reflecting on the absurdity of life and societal norms.

Albert Camus

The Rebel

In 'The Rebel', Camus, like Klaus Mann, examines the human condition, morality, and the individual's role in society. This philosophical work delves into the concept of rebellion, analyzing its historical, philosophical, and cultural significance.

Thomas Mann

Buddenbrooks

In 'Buddenbrooks', Thomas Mann, like his nephew Klaus Mann, explores the decline of a family over generations, reflecting on the human condition and societal expectations. The novel follows the Buddenbrooks, a wealthy merchant family, as they navigate the challenges of business, marriage, and personal growth.

Hermann Hesse

Demian

Like 'Mephisto', 'Demian' explores the themes of self-discovery, morality, and the human condition. The novel follows the protagonist, Emil Sinclair, as he navigates the challenges of adolescence, spiritual awakening, and the search for his true self.