| Author |
Mann, Thomas, 1875-1955 |
| Title |
Der Tod in Venedig
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 63.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Ari J Joki and PG Distributed Proofreaders
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| Summary |
"Der Tod in Venedig" by Thomas Mann is a novel written during the early 20th century. The story revolves around Gustav Aschenbach, a mature writer grappling with creative stagnation and a longing for inspiration, who embarks on a journey to Venice seeking solace and rejuvenation. As he navigates the beautiful yet decaying city, he encounters themes of desire, beauty, and the inevitable pull of mortality. The opening of the novel introduces Gustav Aschenbach as he takes a solitary walk in Munich on a spring afternoon filled with a sense of restlessness and underlying anxiety about his artistic endeavors. Following a period of intense labor, he seeks fresh air and clarity amidst the encroaching storms of summer. His introspective nature leads to an unexpected encounter with a mysterious stranger who ignites a feeling of restless wanderlust within Aschenbach. He reflects on his life’s work and the notion of travel, ultimately deciding to seek refuge in Venice, a city renowned for its beauty and allure, hinting at the transformative experiences that await him as he embarks on this journey. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
German |
| LoC Class |
PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures
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| Subject |
Venice (Italy) -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Psychological fiction
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| Subject |
Parables
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| Subject |
Homosexuality -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Middle age -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
12108 |
| Release Date |
Apr 1, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Dec 14, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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