Buddenbrooks

This sweeping family saga chronicles the gradual decline of a wealthy merchant family in northern Germany over four generations. Beginning in the mid nineteenth century, the story details the fortunes of the Buddenbrook dynasty as they navigate business pressures, social changes, and personal conflicts. The narrative highlights the tension between family duty, traditional values, and individual desires. Written by Thomas Mann, the novel established his literary reputation and draws heavily on the history of his own family in Lübeck.

by Thomas Mann

Deutsche Buch-Gemeinschaft · First published 1901 · 728 pages