125 years of Thomas Mann's 'Buddenbrooks'
This over 1,000-page masterpiece offers a panoramic view of society in the 19th century and exposes the collapse of a merchant family: unrecognized sons…
According to DW, this over 1,000-page masterpiece offers a panoramic view of society in the 19th century and exposes the collapse of a merchant family: unrecognized sons, disillusioned daughters and the loss of middle-class ideals.
This world story centres on Germany. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Thomas Mann and Buddenbrooks'.
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