News•Feb 28, 2026
Translating Mann (II)
When Thomas Mann’s works entered the public domain at the start of 2024, publishers quickly moved to release new editions. Oxford University Press issued fresh translations of Buddenbrooks, The Magic Mountain and Doctor Faustus, while Norton announced a competing Magic Mountain edition for early 2025. The surge of rights promises broader distribution and renewed scholarly interest, but the rapid rollout can strain editorial resources, especially for texts that blend literature with specialized knowledge.
By Alex Ross: The Rest Is Noise (blog)