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Celebrating a Literary Icon

 

In 2025, we honor the 150th birthday of Thomas Mann, one of the most influential German writers of the 20th century. MANN 2025: 150 YEARS OF THOMAS MANN celebrates this extraordinary figure, offering a global platform for festivities and critical reflections on Mann’s enduring literary and political legacy.

 

At the heart of the celebration is Mann2025.de, the central hub for all anniversary-related events. From readings and exhibitions to panel discussions and beyond, the platform connects audiences to a wide range of activities. Contributors can also register their own events, enriching the global network and amplifying the celebration.

An Anniversary of Global Significance

MANN 2025 invites audiences worldwide to rediscover Thomas Mann’s works and ideas. This milestone highlights his profound influence on global culture and his incisive engagement with the political and social currents of his time.

The anniversary also offers a space for critical reflection: What contradictions shaped Thomas Mann’s work and personal life? How has the "myth of Mann" evolved, and what fresh perspectives can illuminate his legacy today?

Get Involved!

Hosting a Thomas Mann-related event? Use our online form to register and become part of this global celebration. Together, let’s honor one of the great voices of German literature!

 

Goals and Opportunities

  • Expand Your Reach: Share your event on Mann2025.de and engage with a global audience.
  • Promote Dialogue: Collaborate with institutions and cultural creators worldwide to deepen discussions on Mann’s works and their relevance today.
  • Keep Culture Alive: Celebrate Mann’s legacy through innovative and diverse events.
  • Shared Branding: Use the official MANN 2025 logo to visually align your event with the anniversary and boost its visibility.

Accompanying Highlights

  • Dynamic Blog: Throughout 2025, a dedicated blog will reframe Thomas Mann’s works in a fresh, contemporary context. Featuring interviews, essays, and multimedia content, it caters to a wide audience—from young literature lovers to scholars and cultural journalists.
  • Poster Campaign: In collaboration with Thomas Mann Daily, a visually striking poster series will feature witty and surprising quotes from Mann’s diaries. Displayed across Germany and online, these posters, equipped with QR codes, will direct viewers to Mann2025.de, reaching new and younger audiences.

Thomas Mann International: The Global Network Behind Mann 2025

This anniversary is an initiative of Thomas Mann International, a consortium dedicated to preserving Mann’s legacy across key places in his life. Core members include Buddenbrookhaus in Lübeck, Monacensia in Munich, the Thomas Mann Archive at ETH Zurich, the Thomas Mann House in Los Angeles, and the Thomo Manno Kultūros Centras in Lithuania, as well as the German Thomas Mann Society and S. Fischer Verlag in Frankfurt am Main.

Together, these institutions honor Thomas Mann’s enduring influence and invite a worldwide audience to celebrate his life and work.

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