Why people recommend it
Buddenbrooks by Thomas Mann is a sweeping, Nobel Prize-winning chronological masterpiece that chronicles the tragic decline and moral decay of a wealthy merchant family across four generations in northern Germany. Jeremi Suri discussed this monumental work of European literature during an appearance on the Lex Fridman Podcast in April 2021, speaking at length about the historical forces that shape society. During episode #180 focusing on the history of American power, Jeremi Suri reflected on his academic background and shared personal literary preferences with the host. He specifically highlighted Thomas Mann's classic novel, revealing to the audience that it stood out as one of his absolute favorite books to read during his years in graduate school, appreciating its deep psychological insights and grand historical scope.
Who recommended it
- Jeremi Suri Recommended
Jeremi Suri — 1 mention
“one of my favorite novels that i read actually when i was in graduate school is thomas mons button brooks”