Death in Venice: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
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Death in Venice is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Mann, Thomas (1875–1955). The listed translation credits are Burke, Kenneth (1897–1993).
Catalogue synopsis
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"Death in Venice" by Thomas Mann is a novella published in 1912. It follows Gustav von Aschenbach, a disciplined writer in his fifties, who travels to Venice seeking respite. There, he becomes increasingly obsessed with Tadzio, a beautiful adolescent boy from a Polish family staying at his hotel. As Aschenbach's fascination intensifies, he abandons his former restraint and dignity. Meanwhile, a deadly cholera epidemic spreads through Venice—a danger he chooses to ignore rather than lose sight of the boy who has consumed his thoughts.
Book and edition facts
- Title: Death in Venice
- Author credits: Mann, Thomas (1875–1955)
- Catalogue language: English
- Translator credits: Burke, Kenneth (1897–1993)
Catalogue subjects
- Homosexuality -- Fiction
- Middle age -- Fiction
- Parables
- Psychological fiction
- Venice (Italy) -- Fiction
Gutenberg collections
- Category: Classics of Literature
- Category: German Literature
- Category: Novels
- Nobel Prizes in Literature
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