Title: Death in Venice and Other Tales
First published: 1925
Description: 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: Classic Literature, Fiction, Homosexuality, Middle age, Translations into English, Continental european fiction (fictional works by one author), Fiction, psychological, Fiction, short stories (single author), Venice (italy), fiction, German Short stories, Gustav von Aschenbach (Fictitious character), Male homosexuality
Places: Venice (Italy)
People: Thomas Mann (1875-1955)
Time periods: 20th century