First published 2021
The Buddenbrook family has long ruled the prosperous Baltic port of Lübeck. But as the 19th century progresses, the clan's power and prestige begin to erode. Thomas Buddenbrook, the family's stalwart patriarch, struggles to maintain his business and social standing in the face of changing times. His son Hanno, a sensitive boy, proves ill-equipped to carry on the family legacy. As the Buddenbrooks descend into financial ruin and personal turmoil, the once-formidable dynasty crumbles, victims of their own pride and stubbornness. At its heart, this sweeping family saga explores the inescapable forces of history, class, and human nature.
Genres: fiction, family, literary-fiction, historical-fiction, 20th-century, 19th-century
Vibes: atmospheric, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: family-legacy, generational-conflict
Setting: Lübeck
Period: 19th-Century
195 pages · Paperback · Independently published