Buddenbrooks/Trivia


 * Executive Meddling: Originally, the editor wanted to cut the book to half its length. Mann resisted successfully.
 * Write What You Know
 * Write Who You Know: All the characters are based on Thomas Mann's family members. His uncle who supposedly was like Christian wasn't too happy about it. Also note the relationship between Thomas and Christian in the novel, and Thomas Mann's with his Real Life brother Heinrich...