An Infinite Sadness
3 Quarks Daily • 2/5/2026
Summary
In the genre of sanatorium literature, *An Infinite Sadness* is noted for its distinctiveness. It lacks the fellow feeling present in Thomas Mann’s *The Magic Mountain* (1924), where the character Hans Castorp grapples with love and intellectual companionship while at the Berghof hospital. Additionally, it contrasts with Christa Wolf’s *August* (2012), which features a protagonist reflecting on emotional experiences.
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