Buddenbrooks: Verfall einer Familie
- Approximate level
- C1
- Length
- 228,704 words
- Reading time
- 19 h 4 min
- Chapters
- 97
- Language
- German
- On Project Gutenberg since
- 2011
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This novel follows the decline of a wealthy merchant family in nineteenth century Germany. The language reflects the formal and sophisticated tone of the era, featuring long, descriptive sentences and a rich, varied vocabulary. You will encounter complex sentence structures that require careful attention to detail. The story focuses on domestic life, social expectations, and the tensions within a family. It is a demanding read that offers a deep look into the cultural and social atmosphere of the period.
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Subjects
- Germany -- Fiction
- Domestic fiction
- Families -- Fiction
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