Death in Venice
Gelesen von Lee Smalley
Thomas Mann
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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)
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Mann's great novella
Alan Mapstone
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One of Thomas Mann's finest works, a dissertation on youth, art, beauty and mortality. Very well read!
DJ
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Read accurately but monotonic, good for bedtime reading if sleep rather than extended listening is your aim
good book well read
Thiago Coelho
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good book well read
Chicagoan
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Excellent reading by a clear professional.