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Death In Venice

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Focusing on psychological and existential themes, the novella explores desire, decay, and beauty through the character of Gustav von Aschenbach, a writer captivated by a young boy named Tadzio in early 20th-century Venice. Mann vividly contrasts art and life, control and abandon, set against the city's alluring yet decaying backdrop, which mirrors Aschenbach's inner turmoil. As the narrative unfolds amidst a cholera epidemic, it offers a profound reflection on the complexities of human desire and the fragility of existence, prompting readers to ponder their own pursuits.

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Death In Venice, Thomas Mann

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Taal
Engels
Jaar van publicatie
2023
Formaat
Paperback
Aantal pagina's
70
ISBN13
9789358592221
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Eerste editie
1912
Oorspronkelijke titel
Der Tod in Venedig
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Focusing on psychological and existential themes, the novella explores desire, decay, and beauty through the character of Gustav von Aschenbach, a writer captivated by a young boy named Tadzio in early 20th-century Venice. Mann vividly contrasts art and life, control and abandon, set against the city's alluring yet decaying backdrop, which mirrors Aschenbach's inner turmoil. As the narrative unfolds amidst a cholera epidemic, it offers a profound reflection on the complexities of human desire and the fragility of existence, prompting readers to ponder their own pursuits.