Death in Venice
and Seven Other Stories
About this book
In DEATH IN VENICE, an elderly, famous, and wealthy writer named Aschenbach goes on vacation. He becomes fascinated with Tadzio, a young teenager who is staying with his family at Aschenbach's hotel. As his obsession grows, and despite warnings that a plague is threatening Venice, Aschenbach remains at the hotel hoping to make a connection with the elusive Tadzio. Mann's novel is celebrated for its subtle characterization, and its exploration of the struggles of the artist--the longing for transcendence and ideal beauty vs. the need to sacrifice for one's art.
Subjects
- continental european fiction (fictional works by one author)
- english translations
- fiction
- fiction, psychological
- fiction, short stories (single author)
- gay men
- german short stories
- gustav von aschenbach (fictitious character)
- lgbtq fiction before stonewall
- lgbtq short stories
- male homosexuality
- manners and customs
- middle age
- translations into english
- venice (italy), fiction