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Bashan and I

By Thomas Mann

Bashan and I

By Thomas Mann

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Every day, a writer and his dog set out together-through the river meadows near Munich, along familiar paths where the seasons mark their passage and small dramas unfold in the natural world. But this is no ordinary tale of man's best friend.In Bashan, a hunting dog of uncertain pedigree and boundless enthusiasm, Thomas Mann finds both a loyal companion and an endlessly fascinating subject for contemplation. As they ramble through the landscape together, Mann observes his four-legged friend with the same penetrating insight he brings to his greatest works-noting Bashan's quirks and rituals, his hunting instincts and simple joys, the vast gulf and surprising intimacy between human consciousness and animal nature.What emerges is a meditation on companionship across species, on the rhythms of daily life, and on the mystery of mutual devotion that requires no words. With warmth, gentle humor, and philosophical depth, Mann transforms routine walks into a profound exploration of loyalty, understanding, and the quiet contentments that sustain us.A gem of autobiographical writing from one of the twentieth century's literary giants-intimate, wise, and deeply humane.Newly designed and typeset by Waking Lion Press.
Product details
Binding:
Paperback
Number of Pages:
132
Release Date:
2025-10-27
Publication Date:
2025-10-27
Publisher:
Waking Lion Press
Languages:
Original: English
ISBN10:
1434106020
ISBN13:
9781434106025
GPSR Manufacturer Reference:
[email protected]
Weight:
203 g
Height:
152 cm
Width:
229 cm
Thickness:
7 cm
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