Length3h 13m
About this audiobook
In
Death in Venice, Thomas Mann crafts a masterful tale of inner turmoil and aesthetic longing. Gustav von Aschenbach, a distinguished writer facing creative and existential decline, journeys to Venice in search of renewal. Amid the city's languid atmosphere and looming decay, he becomes captivated by the ethereal beauty of a young boy - an infatuation that leads him into a profound psychological descent.
Set against the backdrop of a city gripped by an invisible plague, this novella explores the tension between discipline and desire, intellect and instinct. Mann's lyrical prose and philosophical depth offer a timeless reflection on the human condition and the perilous allure of idealized beauty.
Audiobook details
GenreLiterary Classics
Length3 hrs 13 mins
Narrated byLee Smalley
FormatAudiobook
Publish dateJan 1, 2026
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Opening Credits
6Chapter 4
2Chapter 1
7Chapter 5 (Part 1)
3Chapter 2
8Chapter 5 (Part 2)
4Chapter 3 (Part 1)
9Closing Credits
5Chapter 3 (Part 2)
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