Designed to Feel by Peter Burchardt
Bestseller by Peter Burchardt
Designed to Feel
Why Evolution Built Your Emotions, and How to Make Them Work for You
Get it on Amazon →Paperback & Kindle
Cover of Buddenbrooks
Literary Fiction· Germany

Buddenbrooks

by Thomas Mann
Aggregate Editorial Score36/100
ALA Notable Books
Published 1901669 pagesEnglish
Buy on Amazon →

About This Book

Published in 1901, Buddenbrooks established Thomas Mann as one of the defining voices in literary fiction. The decline of a wealthy Lübeck merchant family over four generations—from successful commerce to artistic sensibility to dissolution—is traced with devastating precision in Mann's debut novel, for which he received the Nobel Prize. The great German family novel. Themes of decline, German bourgeoisie, commerce run through the work. The book has received recognition from ALA Notable Books 1901.

Book Details

AuthorThomas Mann
Published1901
Country of Origin🇩🇪 Germany
LanguageEnglish
Pages669
Category📖 Literary Fiction
ISBN9780679752608
Editorial Score36/100
About the Category

📖 Literary Fiction

Character-driven fiction that prioritises style, theme, and psychological depth.

Explore all Literary Fiction books →
Country of Origin

🇩🇪 Germany

This book is part of Germany's rich literary tradition.

Explore books from Germany →

Awards & Recognition

ALA Notable Books
notable · national
190110
✍️
About the Author
Thomas Mann
Germany
View Author →
The Happiness Blueprint
New Release by Peter Burchardt
The Happiness Blueprint
Your Evolutionary Guide to Joy, Purpose, and Lasting Well-Being
Happiness isn’t a destination — it’s a blueprint written in your DNA.
Get It on Amazon →Paperback & Kindle

What to Read Next

Cover of Midnight's Children
literary-fiction

Midnight's Children

Salman Rushdie· 1981
★Nobel Prize in Literature★Booker Prize
Editorial Score100/100
Cover of The God of Small Things
literary-fiction

The God of Small Things

Arundhati Roy· 1997
★Nobel Prize in Literature★Booker Prize
Editorial Score100/100
Cover of The Remains of the Day
literary-fiction

The Remains of the Day

Kazuo Ishiguro· 1989
★Nobel Prize in Literature★Booker Prize
Editorial Score100/100
Cover of The White Tiger
literary-fiction

The White Tiger

Aravind Adiga· 2008
★Nobel Prize in Literature★Booker Prize
Editorial Score100/100
Cover of The Road
literary-fiction

The Road

Cormac McCarthy· 2007
★Pulitzer Prize★Hugo Award
Editorial Score100/100
Cover of Wolf Hall
historical-fiction

Wolf Hall

Hilary Mantel· 2009
★Booker Prize★Costa Book Award
Editorial Score100/100

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Buddenbrooks about?

The decline of a wealthy Lübeck merchant family over four generations—from successful commerce to artistic sensibility to dissolution—is traced with devastating precision in Mann's debut novel, for which he received the Nobel Prize. The great German family novel.

Who wrote Buddenbrooks?

Buddenbrooks was written by Thomas Mann, from Germany. First published in 1901.

What awards has Buddenbrooks won?

Buddenbrooks has received the following awards and honours: ALA Notable Books 1901.

Is Buddenbrooks worth reading?

Buddenbrooks is a book that has earned critical recognition, with an aggregate editorial score of 10/100 on 50 Best Books, based on mentions across 1 editorial source. It is particularly recommended for readers interested in decline, German bourgeoisie, commerce.

Where can I buy Buddenbrooks?

You can buy Buddenbrooks on Amazon. Click the Buy on Amazon button above to find the best edition.

What category is Buddenbrooks?

Buddenbrooks is classified as Literary Fiction. Character-driven fiction that prioritises style, theme, and psychological depth.

What country is Buddenbrooks from?

Buddenbrooks originates from Germany's literary tradition. Explore more books from Germany on our country page.

Explore More

📖More Literary FictionBrowse all Literary Fiction books🇩🇪Books from Germany🇩🇪 Germany literature📅1900s BooksPublished in the 1900s🏆Top 50 RankingsThe greatest books of all time