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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.

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Mentioned in 3 episodes

Mentioned by
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Alastair Campbell
as the book he is currently reading, in German.
16 snips
321. Question Time: Why do politicians leak to the press?
Erwähnt von
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Dagmar Rosenfeld
als ein Werk von Thomas Mann, in dem es um Identitätskrisen geht.
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Wie hat sich Merz im Weißen Haus geschlagen, Robin Alexander?
Mentioned by Ralf Hanselle as the author of the novella, which features a prominent camera in the plot.
Thomas Mann, der Medienvisionär
Erwähnt von
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Thomas Kramar
im Kontext seiner Diskussion über den Zauberberg.
Wieso Thomas Manns „Zauberberg“ aktueller ist als vor 30 Jahren

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