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Buddenbrooks by Thomas Mann · Booklabria

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Buddenbrooks

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First published: 1909
Editions: 87 in 5 languages

Synopsis

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.

Subjects: History
Social life and customs
Families
Family
Civilization
Continental european fiction
Set in: Germany
Lubeck
Lübeck
Time: 20th Century; 19th Century; 1789-1900; Revolution, 1848-1849

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87 in 5 languages

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English37 German43 Finnish1 Russian1 All 5 languages

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