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The Holy Sinner (Paperback)

by Mann (Author)
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  • Paperback: 336 pages
  • Publisher: University of California Press; 1st California Ed edition (1 Jul 1992)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0520076710
  • ISBN-13: 978-0520076716
  • Product Dimensions: 19.1 x 13.5 x 2.3 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 1,654,689 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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First published in 1951, this book explores the origins of evil and evil's connection with magic. Here Mann uses a medieval legend about the exceeding mercy of God and the birth of "the blessed Pope Gregory" as he used the Biblical account of Joseph as the basis for "Joseph and His Brothers".

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5.0 out of 5 stars Covers pennance and shame, but not necessarily religion, 14 Jan 2000
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Easily my favourite book, fantastically imaginative in its writing adopting an archaic style but still being Mann's easist to read book. Deals with old fashioned concepts such as shame, sin and self forgiveness. I re-read it often and have given it to a couple of friends who have loved it too. It was a great shame for me to read that Mann himself thought little of his work.
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5.0 out of 5 stars oedipus in the middle ages, 12 Jun 2003
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Mann re-writes the medieval legend about a child of an incestuous relationship who marries his mother, develops into a small creature crawling on an island and is later, after seventeen years, elected as Pope Gregory. You think, this is unbelievable and sad? Once you get used to the ancient language - a mix of medieval English, Dutch and French -, you will find it very convincing and amusing!
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5.0 out of 5 stars The Holy Sinner, 7 Oct 1997
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Fantastic story of transformation and forgiveness.Mann uses the pen like a master.
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