Death in Venice and Seven Other Stories

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: Translations into English,  Manners and customs,  Gay men,  Fiction,  LGBTQ short stories,  Continental european fiction (fictional works by one author),  Venice (italy), fiction,  Fiction, short stories (single author),  Fiction, psychological,  English Translations,  LGBTQ fiction before Stonewall,  German Short stories,  Gustav von Aschenbach (Fictitious character),  Middle age,  Male homosexuality

People: Thomas Mann (1875-1955)

Times: 20th century