La Montagne magique

*La Montagne magique* ("The Magic Mountain") is a novel by Thomas Mann that explores complex themes like time, illness, and philosophy through the story of a young man named Hans Castorp. He visits a Swiss sanatorium and ends up staying for several years, immersed in discussions about life, death, and spirituality. The novel uses the sanatorium setting as a microcosm of European society before World War I, encouraging readers to reflect on the nature of time, health, and the search for meaning. It combines intellectual depth with rich character development, offering insights into human existence and societal values.