Buddenbrooks: The Decline of a Family
by Thomas Mann, John E. Woods, T.J. Reed
Buddenbrooks: The Decline of a Family by Thomas Mann, John E. Woods, T.J. Reed holds a highly rated rating of 4.13 out of 5, based on 12K reader ratings. First published in 1901. The book spans 731 pages.
About Buddenbrooks: The Decline of a Family
Buddenbrooks, first published in Germany in 1901, when Mann was only twenty-six, has become a classic of modern literature.It is the story of four generations of a wealthy bourgeois family in northern Germany facing the advent of modernity; in an uncertain new world, the family’s bonds and traditions begin to disintegrate. As Mann charts the Buddenbrooks’ decline from prosperity to bankruptcy, from moral and psychic soundness to sickly piety, artistic decadence, and madness, he ushers the reader into a world of stunning vitality, pieced together from births and funerals, weddings and divorces, recipes, gossip, and earthy humor.In its immensity of scope, richness of detail, and fullness of humanity, buddenbrooks surpasses all other modern family chronicles. With remarkable fidelity to the original German text, this superb translation emphasizes the magnificent scale of Mann’s achievement in this riveting, tragic novel.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Thomas Mann, John E. Woods, T.J. Reed |
| Published | 1901 |
| Pages | 731 |
| Kindle Price | $1.99 |
| Genres | Classics, Fiction, Historical Fiction |
| Average Rating | 4.13 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 12,049 |
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What genre is Buddenbrooks: The Decline of a Family?
Buddenbrooks: The Decline of a Family is categorized as Classics, Fiction, Historical Fiction. Its primary genre classification is Historical Fiction.
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Based on 12K reader ratings, Buddenbrooks: The Decline of a Family has an average score of 4.13 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated."
How many pages is Buddenbrooks: The Decline of a Family?
Buddenbrooks: The Decline of a Family has 731 pages. It is a longer read suited for dedicated readers.
Who wrote Buddenbrooks: The Decline of a Family?
Buddenbrooks: The Decline of a Family was written by Thomas Mann, John E. Woods, T.J. Reed. It was first published in 1901.
What is the ISBN for Buddenbrooks: The Decline of a Family?
The ISBN-13 for Buddenbrooks: The Decline of a Family is 9780679417380.0.
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