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Death in Venice and Other Stories

Jefferson Chase, Thomas Mann, Martin Swales

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Death in Venice and Other Stories

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Haunting novella exploring beauty, decay, passion, pestilence.

Death in Venice could be a good read for those interested in a deep analysis of beauty, passion and obsession. The novella is full of mythical imagery and explores philosophical themes of mortality and the human condition. Mann's writing style is descriptive and immersive, allowing readers to fully experience the protagonist's struggles. The additional novella and short stories also provide a diverse range of themes and characters.

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Death in Venice and Other Stories

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ISBN: 9780451530325
Publisher: Signet
Date of Publication: 2006-11-07
Format: Paperback
Goodreads rating: 3.81
(rated by 459 readers)

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A haunting novella, Death in Venice tells the story of a man who falls into foolish love, only to reap his own ruin. Gustav von Aschenbach, a dignified but lonely writer in the twilight of his life, is enjoying a Venetian vacation when he notices the taut, lean figure of a Polish boy. His name is Tadzio—and he embodies the sleek perfection of youth. Aschenbach finds himself completely and hopelessly obsessed with this ideal. Death in Venice brims with mythical imagery, exploring the themes of beauty and decay, passion and pestilence.   This translation of Nobel laureate Thomas Mann’s work by Jefferson S. Chase includes an additional novella, Tonio Kröger, and the short stories “Tristan,” “Man and Dog: An Idyll,” “Hour of Hardship,” “Tobias Mindernickel,” and “The Child Prodigy.”   Translated and with an Introduction by Jefferson S. Chase and an Afterword by Martin Swales
 

Haunting novella exploring beauty, decay, passion, pestilence.

Death in Venice could be a good read for those interested in a deep analysis of beauty, passion and obsession. The novella is full of mythical imagery and explores philosophical themes of mortality and the human condition. Mann's writing style is descriptive and immersive, allowing readers to fully experience the protagonist's struggles. The additional novella and short stories also provide a diverse range of themes and characters.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

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