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Buddenbrooks

Buddenbrooks

De : Thomas Mann
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When Thomas Mann received the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1929, his debut novel “Buddenbrooks,” published in 1901, was celebrated as “the first great novel of the 20th century.” The narrative unfolds around the Buddenbrook family, prosperous owners of a wholesale grain business in Lübeck, Germany—though the city is never explicitly named, its landmarks provide a vivid backdrop inspired by Mann’s own hometown and family history. Spanning four generations during the mid-19th century, the novel, subtitled “The Decline of a Family,” masterfully illustrates the gradual disintegration of this once-thriving lineage. Through a nuanced interplay of character and circumstance, Mann explores how each family member—driven by their own romantic, social, and artistic ambitions—struggles to reconcile personal desires with the expectations of the family firm and the shifting landscape of German society. With a blend of irony and profound empathy, Mann invites readers on an unforgettable journey through this rich, historical narrative. - Summary by Bruce PirieCopyright Fiction Classics Art
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