Buddenbrooks: Verfall einer Familie by Thomas Mann
"Buddenbrooks: Verfall einer Familie" by Thomas Mann is a novel written in the late 19th century. The book centers around the Buddenbrook family, exploring their rise and decline as they navigate the social and economic changes of their time. The narrative intricately weaves personal relationships and societal expectations, ultimately highlighting the challenges faced by the family as they confront issues of legacy and identity. The opening introduces readers to a gathering of
the Buddenbrook family in their home, showcasing their dynamic interactions and distinct personalities. We meet the young Antonie (Tony) and her grandfather, who engage in lighthearted banter, revealing the family's affectionate yet complex relationships. The atmosphere is one of warmth and familial duty, as the adults discuss more serious societal topics against the backdrop of a simple family gathering. This initial portrayal sets the stage for understanding the constant tension between tradition and modernity, which will play a crucial role in the family's eventual decline. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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Author | Mann, Thomas, 1875-1955 |
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Title | Buddenbrooks: Verfall einer Familie |
Note | Reading ease score: 70.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
Note | Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Buddenbrooks Wikipedia page about this book: https://pt.wikipedia.org/wiki/Buddenbrooks:_Verfall_einer_Familie |
Credits |
Produced by Jana Srna, Norbert H. Langkau and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net |
Language | German |
LoC Class | PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures |
Subject | Germany -- Fiction |
Subject | Domestic fiction |
Subject | Families -- Fiction |
Category | Text |
EBook-No. | 34811 |
Release Date | Jan 1, 2011 |
Most Recently Updated | Mar 5, 2012 |
Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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