Buddenbrooks (Masterplots, Revised Second Edition)
At a glance:
- Author: Thomas Mann
- First Published: 1901
- Type of Work: Novel
- Type of Plot: Social realism
- Time of Work: Nineteenth century
- Setting: Germany
- Principal Characters: Jean Buddenbrook, Frau Buddenbrook, Antonie (Tony), Christian, Tom, Herr Grünlich, Erica, Gerda, Hanno, Herr Permaneder
- Genres: Long fiction, Social realism
- Subjects: Family or family life, Nineteenth century, Marriage, Divorce, Death or dying, Business or business people, Germany or German people
- Locales: Lubeck, Germany
The Story:
In the year 1875, the Buddenbrook family was flourishing. Johann had maintained intact the business and wealth he had inherited from his father, and the Buddenbrook name was held in high esteem. Johann’s oldest son, Jean, inherited the business when old Johann died. Antonie (Tony), Jean’s first child, who was born in the family home on Mengstrasse, had aristocratic tendencies by nature and temperament. The next child was Tom, followed by Christian, who from birth seemed somewhat peculiar. Tom displayed an early interest in the Buddenbrook business, but Christian...
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