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Death in Venice and Other Stories
Death in Venice and Other Stories | Thomas Mann
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A haunting novella, Death in Venice tells the story of a man who falls into foolish love, only to reap his own ruin. Gustav von Aschenbach, a dignified but lonely writer in the twilight of his life, is enjoying a Venetian vacation when (…more)
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PagesOfKate
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A fading writer on holiday in Venice becomes obsessed with a beautiful boy. Is it the lure of unspoilt beauty or the physical reminder of his own lost youth that draws him ever closer, forever longing.
#rip2myyouth #aprella
@Reviewsbylola @Mdargusch @emilyhaldi @Cinfhen

Reviewsbylola I vaguely remember reading this in college. 7y
emilyhaldi Ooohhh this is so fitting. Sounds good!! 7y
Cinfhen Cool cover...you always post the most interesting titles 7y
PagesOfKate Same, way back when I was an undergrad @Reviewsbylola Probably one of the few books on that module that didn't make me regret my choice of degree! 7y
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I studied this text in graduate school, but I bought a new copy from a bookstore in Venice. For bragging rights later when I return to the states. #italybookshop #venice #englishmajor

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Solitude produces originality, bold & astonishing beauty, poetry. But solitude also produces perverseness, the disproportionate, the absurd, and the forbidden.

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Love love love this book and it's assorted stories.