The Magic MountainThe Magic Mountain is a novel by Thomas Mann. It was first published in Germany in November 1924. Since then, it has gone through numerous editions and been translated into many languages. It is widely considered a seminal work of 20th century German literature, notable for its philosophical depth and exploration of themes such as time, illness, and modernity. Mann began to write The Magic Mountain in 1912. It was initially meant to be written as a