Death in Venice

Death in Venice is the tragic story of a man who falls into foolish, forbidden love, only to reap his own ruin. While on holiday in Venice, a dignified older gentleman notices a teenage boy playing on the shore. The boy soom comes to represent the sleek perfection of youth, and the older man finds himself overwhelmed and obsessed with this ideal. Rich in imagery, and exploring the themes of beauty and decay, this is a disturbing memorable work. The new edition also includes seven of Mann's short stories including "Tristan," "The Child Prodigy," and "Man and Dog,"Thomas Mann is the author of 'Death in Venice', published 1983 under ISBN 9780899664552 and ISBN 0899664555.