Buddenbrooks

Buddenbrooks

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Condition: SECONDHAND

This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.

Author: Thomas Mann
Binding: Paperback
Published: Vintage Books., 1984

Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image

A monumental work of German literature, Buddenbrooks chronicles the decline of a wealthy merchant family in northern Germany over four generations. This saga presents a vivid portrait of 19th-century bourgeois life, detailing the family's struggles with business, love, and societal expectations. Mann masterfully illustrates the erosion of traditional values and the rise of modern sensibilities through the Buddenbrooks' personal and financial misfortunes. The narrative maintains a poignant and often ironic tone, capturing the intricate dynamics of a family grappling with its legacy and an ever-changing world. It stands as a profound examination of class, ambition, and the inexorable march of time.

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Description

Author: Thomas Mann
Binding: Paperback
Published: Vintage Books., 1984

Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image

A monumental work of German literature, Buddenbrooks chronicles the decline of a wealthy merchant family in northern Germany over four generations. This saga presents a vivid portrait of 19th-century bourgeois life, detailing the family's struggles with business, love, and societal expectations. Mann masterfully illustrates the erosion of traditional values and the rise of modern sensibilities through the Buddenbrooks' personal and financial misfortunes. The narrative maintains a poignant and often ironic tone, capturing the intricate dynamics of a family grappling with its legacy and an ever-changing world. It stands as a profound examination of class, ambition, and the inexorable march of time.