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mann

/mæn/

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uncountable · proper noun

A proper noun referring to a surname of notable individuals, including an American educator who reformed public education (1796–1859) and a German writer who explored the artist's role in bourgeois society (1875–1955).

  • 🇷🇺Имя собственное, относящееся к фамилии известных личностей, включая американского педагога, реформировавшего государственное образование (1796–1859), и немецкого писателя, исследовавшего роль художника в буржуазном обществе (1875–1955).
  1. Horace Mann B2 formal american

    An American educator and politician (1796–1859) who is widely considered the father of the American public school system, advocating for universal, non-sectarian, and state-funded education.

    • Horace Mann's reforms established the foundation for modern public education in the United States.
    • Mann believed that education was the great equalizer of human conditions.
    • The Horace Mann School in New York is named in his honor.

    🇷🇺Гораций Манн

  2. Thomas Mann B2 formal

    A German novelist, short story writer, and essayist (1875–1955) known for his works exploring the role of the artist in bourgeois society, such as 'Buddenbrooks' and 'The Magic Mountain'.

    • Thomas Mann won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1929.
    • His novel 'The Magic Mountain' is a profound exploration of time and illness.
    • Mann's work often examines the conflict between the artist and society.

    🇷🇺Томас Манн

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