Buddenbrooks

A gem of the creative heritage of Thomas Mann. Probably the best novel in the genre of "family saga" in German-language prose. The story of the rise and fall of the wealthy and powerful Buddenbrook family, seemingly embodying the ideal of German virtues. The story of three generations of this clan - from the domineering and ruthless patriarch to his grandchildren, already prone to all the vices and weaknesses of intellectuals. A story of love and betrayal, enmity and intrigue, struggle and envy, frenzied passion - and fierce hatred…