We talk Thomas Mann and "The Magic Mountain," and agree (oh boy) to start reading the work Mann considered his masterpiece, "Joseph and His Brothers."

Does Literature Have a Place in the Culture? - Episode No. 42

Feeling Bookish Podcast focuses on maximalist, innovative novels and literature in translation. Periodic interviews with critics, writers and translators. Hosted by Roman Tsivkin and Robert Fay. Produced by Heston Hoffman. Email: robertfay23 at gmail