Thomas Mann is one of the writers whose name is known far beyond the borders of his homeland - Germany. Buddenbroki, Joseph and His Brothers, Doctor Faustus have been translated into many languages ​ ​ of the world. The writer, who condemned the militant imperialist reaction, was forced to leave his homeland after the Nazis came to power. Condemnation of Nazi barbarism, condemnation of the policy of inciting a new world war are characteristic of the work of T. Mann.