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A haunting novella, Death in Venice tells the story of a man who falls into foolish love, only to reap his own ruin. Gustav von Aschenbach, a dignified but lonely writer in the twilight of his life, is enjoying a Venetian vacation when he notices the taut, lean figure of a Polish boy. His name is Tadzio--and he embodies the sleek perfection of youth. Aschenbach finds himself completely and hopelessly obsessed with this ideal. Death in Venice brims with mythical imagery, exploring the themes of beauty and decay, passion and pestilence. This translation of Nobel laureate Thomas Mann's work by Jefferson S. Chase includes an additional novella, Tonio Kröger, and the short stories "Tristan," "Man and Dog: An Idyll," "Hour of Hardship," "Tobias Mindernickel," and "The Child Prodigy." Translated and with an Introduction by Jefferson S. Chase and an Afterword by Martin Swales … (más)
Trying to broaden my horizons, I read the depressing and shockingly modern stories of Thomas Mann. The stories in one way or another deal with failure, feelings of inadequacy, and the passions of love. Not to mention the cruelty among humanity. In a lot of ways I can relate to the various protagonists feelings of isolation and self-loathing, countered with the feelings of superiority to the “normal” people around you. Quite well written and gripping although depressing as hell.
“He came to see that there is nothing that cannot be enjoyed and that is almost absurd to distinguish between happy and unhappy experiences. He accepted all his sensations and moods as they came to him, he welcomed and cultivated them, whether they were sad or glad: even his unfulfilled wishes, even his heart’s longing. It was precious to him for its own sake, and he would tell himself that if it ever came to fulfillment the best part of pleasure would be over. It is not the sweet pain of vague desires and hopes on a still spring evening richer in delight than any fulfillment the summer could bring?” (p. 7, Little Herr Friedemann). ( )
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ISBNs 0451530322, 0451526090, 069817044X : Tobias Mindernickel - Tristan - Tonio Kröger - The child prodigy - Hour of hardship - Death in Venice - Man and dog. [WorldCat]
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A haunting novella, Death in Venice tells the story of a man who falls into foolish love, only to reap his own ruin. Gustav von Aschenbach, a dignified but lonely writer in the twilight of his life, is enjoying a Venetian vacation when he notices the taut, lean figure of a Polish boy. His name is Tadzio--and he embodies the sleek perfection of youth. Aschenbach finds himself completely and hopelessly obsessed with this ideal. Death in Venice brims with mythical imagery, exploring the themes of beauty and decay, passion and pestilence. This translation of Nobel laureate Thomas Mann's work by Jefferson S. Chase includes an additional novella, Tonio Kröger, and the short stories "Tristan," "Man and Dog: An Idyll," "Hour of Hardship," "Tobias Mindernickel," and "The Child Prodigy." Translated and with an Introduction by Jefferson S. Chase and an Afterword by Martin Swales
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“He came to see that there is nothing that cannot be enjoyed and that is almost absurd to distinguish between happy and unhappy experiences. He accepted all his sensations and moods as they came to him, he welcomed and cultivated them, whether they were sad or glad: even his unfulfilled wishes, even his heart’s longing. It was precious to him for its own sake, and he would tell himself that if it ever came to fulfillment the best part of pleasure would be over. It is not the sweet pain of vague desires and hopes on a still spring evening richer in delight than any fulfillment the summer could bring?” (p. 7, Little Herr Friedemann). (