Thomas Mann's Wagner essay controversy and exile 90 years ago
Ninety years ago, a dispute over Thomas Mann's seminal essay 'Leiden und Grösse Richard Wagners' escalated. As a result, Mann remained in Switzerland after a vacation, marking the beginning of his exile. At the time, the NZZ publicly took his side.
Key facts
- Ninety years ago, a dispute over Thomas Mann's essay 'Leiden und Grösse Richard Wagners' escalated.
- Mann remained in Switzerland after a vacation, beginning his exile.
- The NZZ publicly supported Mann during the controversy.
Entities
Artists
- Thomas Mann
- Richard Wagner
Institutions
- NZZ
Locations
- Switzerland