| Author |
Mann, Thomas, 1875-1955 |
| Translator |
Lowe-Porter, H. T. (Helen Tracy), 1876-1963 |
| Title |
Buddenbrooks, volume 1 of 2
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| Original Publication |
New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1924, reprint 1927.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 80.3 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Credits |
Tim Lindell, David E. Brown, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
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| Summary |
"Buddenbrooks, Volume 1 of 2" by Thomas Mann is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story explores the fortunes and decline of a wealthy merchant family in Lübeck, Germany, through the eyes of its members, particularly focusing on the characters of Consul Jean Buddenbrook and his children. The book delves into themes of family, legacy, and the effects of social status and wealth on personal relationships. The opening of "Buddenbrooks" introduces the Buddenbrook family gathered in their home, revealing the dynamics among them during a quiet afternoon. We encounter young Antonie, affectionately called Tony, learning from her catechism under the amused gaze of her grandfather, Johann Buddenbrook. As the family anticipates guests for a dinner gathering, the scene is set with rich descriptions of the home's decor and the warmth of their interactions. An underlying tension regarding family disputes begins to emerge with hints of economic troubles and personal grievances, particularly involving the elder son Gotthold, suggesting that the harmony of the family is under strain. This opening effectively establishes the intricate relationships within the Buddenbrook household and foreshadows the conflicts that will arise as the story unfolds. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
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| Subject |
Germany -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Domestic fiction
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| Subject |
Families -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
72961 |
| Release Date |
Feb 15, 2024 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Oct 20, 2024 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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