Death in Venice: Enriched Edition. A Decadent Psychological Novella of Forbidden Desire, Classical Beauty, Moral Decline, and Plague-Shadowed Venice

Udgaver: 28
Længde: 3T 13M
Sprog: Engelsk
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In Death in Venice, Thomas Mann crafts a masterful tale of inner turmoil and aesthetic longing. Gustav von Aschenbach, a distinguished writer facing creative and existential decline, journeys to Venice in search of renewal. Amid the city's languid atmosphere and looming decay, he becomes captivated by the ethereal beauty of a young boy - an infatuation that leads him into a profound psychological descent. Set against the backdrop of a city gripped by an invisible plague, this novella explores the tension between discipline and desire, intellect and instinct. Mann's lyrical prose and philosophical depth offer a timeless reflection on the human condition and the perilous allure of idealized beauty.

Oversættere: Kenneth Burke

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Lydbog: 1. januar 2026