Buddenbrooks (1909)
Buddenbrooks is a 1909 German-language fiction book written by Thomas Mann.
This epic, sub-titled ‘The Decline of a Family’, was Mann’s first novel, published in 1901. It traces the gradual downfall of a wealthy family over four generations in the city of Lubeck. The novel is widely regarded as a classic portrait of bourgeois society and family life in 19th century Germany.
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What is Buddenbrooks about?
This epic, sub-titled ‘The Decline of a Family’, was Mann’s first novel, published in 1901. It traces the gradual downfall of a wealthy family over four generations in the city of Lubeck. The novel is widely regarded as a classic portrait of bourgeois society and family life in 19th century Germany.
When was Buddenbrooks published?
Buddenbrooks was published in 1909.
Who made Buddenbrooks?
Buddenbrooks was written by Thomas Mann.