Death in Venice by Thomas Mann

Death in Venice

Thomas Mann with Martin C. Doege (Translator)

56 pages • first pub 1912 (view editions)

fiction classics literary dark reflective slow-paced
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Death in Venice is ideal for readers who appreciate introspective explorations of beauty and obsession within a haunting, atmospheric narrative.

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First published in 1912, "Death in Venice" is Thomas Mann's novella concerning Gustav von Aschenbach, a famous middle-aged author who in order to alleviate a terrible case of writer's black decides to go on holiday. Gustav first travels to the coa...

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Community Reviews

3.48
based on 5,233 reviews

Moods

reflective: 63%

dark: 58%

challenging: 35%

emotional: 29%

mysterious: 27%

sad: 21%

tense: 21%

inspiring: 6%

adventurous: 4%

relaxing: 1%

Pace

15% of readers chose fast
31% of readers chose medium
52% of readers chose slow
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medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

4% of readers chose Plot
7% of readers chose A mix
86% of readers chose Character
1% of readers chose N/A
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A mix
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Strong character development?

29% of readers chose Yes
27% of readers chose Complicated
42% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
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Loveable characters?

4% of readers chose Yes
23% of readers chose Complicated
70% of readers chose No
2% of readers chose N/A
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Complicated
No
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Diverse cast of characters?

10% of readers chose Yes
9% of readers chose Complicated
74% of readers chose No
6% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
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Flaws of characters a main focus?

78% of readers chose Yes
14% of readers chose Complicated
4% of readers chose No
3% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
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