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.
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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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