- “A Thousand Years of Good Prayers” (2005) by Yiyun Li – Though not entirely set in Thüringen, this collection of short stories includes a piece titled “Thuringia Gardens,” which explores the life of a Chinese immigrant in the region.
- “Slaughterhouse-Five” (1969) by Kurt Vonnegut – Though the majority of the story takes place in Dresden, Vonnegut mentions the protagonist’s imprisonment in a German town, which could possibly refer to Thüringen.
- “The Wall” (1963) by Marlen Haushofer – This novel doesn’t specifically mention Thüringen, but it includes a secluded forested landscape that might resonate with the region’s natural beauty.
- “The Rebel” (1951) by Albert Camus – In this philosophical essay, Camus mentions the story of the Schmalkaldic League, which arose in Thüringen during the Reformation.
- “The Magic Mountain” (1924) by Thomas Mann – Although not entirely set in Thüringen, this renowned novel features scenes taking place at the Göscheneralp Sanatorium, which could be loosely associated with this region.
- “Burger’s Daughter” (1979) by Nadine Gordimer – While not directly set in Thüringen, this novel touches on the themes of exile and political resistance, which can be related to the experiences of many Germans from the region during the Nazi era.
- “Transit” (2012) by Anna Seghers – This semi-autobiographical novel tells the story of a German refugee in Paris during World War II. Although the majority of the story unfolds in France, Thüringen is mentioned as the protagonist’s home region.
- “The Glass Bead Game” (1943) by Hermann Hesse – Although not specifically set in Thüringen, this philosophical novel features a society and educational institution called “Castalia,” which could be interpreted as having similarities to the spirit of Thüringen’s rich cultural legacy.
- “The Resistance Man” (2013) by Martin Walker – This detective novel is part of a series set in the Dordogne region of France. While Thüringen is not the central setting, the protagonist, Bruno, has German roots in the region.
- “The Bleiberg Project” (2010) by David S. Khara – This international conspiracy thriller features a secret Nazi project, named after a mountain in Thüringen. While fictional, it incorporates some elements of the region’s history.
WANDERLIST: Ten famous novels set in Thüringen
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