Death in Venice and Other Stories (Vintage Classics) Book

'Death in Venice is one of the undisputed classics of contemporary European literature' - Independent Death in Venice is a story of obsession. Gustave von Aschenbach is a successful but ageing writer who travels to Venice for a holiday. One day, at dinner, Aschenbach notices an exceptionally beautiful young boy who is staying with his family in the same hotel. Soon his days begin to revolve around seeing this boy and he is too distracted to pay attention to the ominous rumours that have begun to circulate about disease spreading through the city.

Death In Venice And Other Stories : Paperback : Vintage Publishing : 9780099428657 : 0099428652 : 28 Jun 2011 : One day, at dinner, Aschenbach notices an exceptionally beautiful young boy who is staying with his family in the same hotel. Soon his days begin to revolve around seeing this boy and he is too distracted to pay attention to the ominous rumours that have begun to circulate about disease spreading through the city.