Dense, fusty language is the probable culprit. Knowing Thomas Mann's capacity for humor, I'd probably blame the translator. On Nov 16, 2008, at 3:21 PM, Mark Kohut wrote: > Yea, Joseph and His Brothers is the BIG MANN that is > largely unread these days.....(I knew someone from college > years, years ago...) > > NO one ever REREADS IT, IT SEEMS....