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Literary Fiction· Germany

Death in Venice

by Thomas Mann
Aggregate Editorial Score34/100
ALA Notable Books
Published 1912237 pagesEnglish
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About This Book

Published in 1912, Death in Venice established Thomas Mann as one of the defining voices in literary fiction. The distinguished writer Gustave von Aschenbach, visiting Venice, becomes obsessed with the beauty of a Polish boy. Mann's novella is a masterpiece of suppressed desire, moral dissolution, and the relationship between beauty and death. Themes of beauty, obsession, decadence run through the work. The book has received recognition from ALA Notable Books 1912.

Book Details

AuthorThomas Mann
Published1912
Country of Origin🇩🇪 Germany
LanguageEnglish
Pages237
Category📖 Literary Fiction
ISBN9780679722068
Editorial Score34/100
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📖 Literary Fiction

Character-driven fiction that prioritises style, theme, and psychological depth.

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Country of Origin

🇩🇪 Germany

This book is part of Germany's rich literary tradition.

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Awards & Recognition

ALA Notable Books
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191210
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Death in Venice about?

The distinguished writer Gustave von Aschenbach, visiting Venice, becomes obsessed with the beauty of a Polish boy. Mann's novella is a masterpiece of suppressed desire, moral dissolution, and the relationship between beauty and death.

Who wrote Death in Venice?

Death in Venice was written by Thomas Mann, from Germany. First published in 1912.

What awards has Death in Venice won?

Death in Venice has received the following awards and honours: ALA Notable Books 1912.

Is Death in Venice worth reading?

Death in Venice is a book that has earned critical recognition, with an aggregate editorial score of 10/100 on 50 Best Books, based on mentions across 1 editorial source. It is particularly recommended for readers interested in beauty, obsession, decadence.

Where can I buy Death in Venice?

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What category is Death in Venice?

Death in Venice is classified as Literary Fiction. Character-driven fiction that prioritises style, theme, and psychological depth.

What country is Death in Venice from?

Death in Venice originates from Germany's literary tradition. Explore more books from Germany on our country page.

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