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Tod in Venedig
Book • 2004
Published in 1912, 'Der Tod in Venedig' is a symbol-laden novella by Thomas Mann that explores themes of aestheticism, decadence, and the conflict between intellect and passion.
The story follows Gustav von Aschenbach, a disciplined and respected author, who becomes infatuated with a young Polish boy named Tadzio while on vacation in Venice.
Despite the outbreak of a cholera epidemic, Aschenbach stays in the city, sacrificing his dignity and well-being for the sake of his obsession with Tadzio.
The novella culminates in Aschenbach's death, highlighting the tragic consequences of his unchecked desires and the decay of his moral and physical self.
The story follows Gustav von Aschenbach, a disciplined and respected author, who becomes infatuated with a young Polish boy named Tadzio while on vacation in Venice.
Despite the outbreak of a cholera epidemic, Aschenbach stays in the city, sacrificing his dignity and well-being for the sake of his obsession with Tadzio.
The novella culminates in Aschenbach's death, highlighting the tragic consequences of his unchecked desires and the decay of his moral and physical self.
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