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Thomas Mann - Death in Venice

Thomas Mann - Death in Venice

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Thomas Mann, author of Death in Venice (German: Der Tod in Venedig) was a winner of the Nobel Prize for literature. The main character in this novella is Gustav von Aschenbach, a famous author in his early 50s who was widowed at an early age. In poor health, he visits Venice and becomes increasingly obsessed by the sight of a stunningly beautiful lad of 14. This book has been acclaimed a masterpiece and in 1971 was adapted as a film starring Dirk Bogarde. (Summary by Lee Smalley)Copyright Audiobooks by Librivox Art
Episodes
  • Chapter V, Part 1
    22 mins
  • Chapter IV, Part 1
    17 mins
  • Chapter V, Part 3
    19 mins
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