Death in Venice
Thomas Mann
Read by Lee Smalley
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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) (3 hr 16 min)
Chapters
Chapter I | 14:39 | Read by Lee Smalley |
Chapter II | 18:41 | Read by Lee Smalley |
Chapter III, Part 1 | 23:38 | Read by Lee Smalley |
Chapter III, Part 2 | 23:33 | Read by Lee Smalley |
Chapter III, Part 3 | 21:27 | Read by Lee Smalley |
Chapter IV, Part 1 | 17:08 | Read by Lee Smalley |
Chapter IV, Part 2 | 14:20 | Read by Lee Smalley |
Chapter V, Part 1 | 21:43 | Read by Lee Smalley |
Chapter V, Part 2 | 22:06 | Read by Lee Smalley |
Chapter V, Part 3 | 18:48 | Read by Lee Smalley |
Reviews
Mann's great novella
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Alan Mapstone
One of Thomas Mann's finest works, a dissertation on youth, art, beauty and mortality. Very well read!
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DJ
Read accurately but monotonic, good for bedtime reading if sleep rather than extended listening is your aim
good book well read
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Thiago Coelho
good book well read
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Chicagoan
Excellent reading by a clear professional.