What is the genre of *Death in Venice*?

*Death in Venice* is a novella that blends elements of psychological drama, philosophical inquiry, and Gothic fiction. It is part of Thomas Mann’s broader exploration of decay and human frailty.

Who is the protagonist of the novella?

The protagonist is a composer who becomes obsessed with a young boy staying in a Venetian hotel. His fixation leads to moral and psychological deterioration.

What is the historical context of *Death in Venice*?

The novella was written in 1912, during a period of cultural and political upheaval in Germany, including the dissolution of the German Empire and the rise of the Weimar Republic. Mann’s work reflects broader anxieties about the decline of Western civilization.

Why is Venice significant in the story?

Venice symbolizes decay, artistic inspiration, and the fragility of human existence. The setting amplifies the themes of mortality and moral corruption in the novella.

What awards has Thomas Mann received for his work?

Thomas Mann was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1929 for his "most distinguished achievement in the modern epic tradition."

Death in Venice

1912 novella by Thomas Mann

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Inception: 1912^[6]
Author: Thomas Mann^[1]
Language of work or name: German^[3]
Publication date: 1912^[7]
Characters: Gustav von Aschenbach^[9]
Copyright status: public domain^[18]
Country of origin: German Reich, Germany^[4]^[5]
Derivative work: Death in Venice, Death in Venice, Morte a Venezia^[16]^[17]
Different from: Death in Venice^[15]
Form of creative work: novella^[19]
Has edition or translation: La morte a Venezia, Death in Venice, La Mort à Venise^[10]^[11]^[12]
Narrative location: Venice^[13]
Publisher: S. Fischer Verlag^[2]
Title: Der Tod in Venedig^[14]
Translator: Joan Fontcuberta i Gel^[8]

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Great Norwegian Encyclopedia ID: Døden_i_Venedig
IDU literary work ID: 1039
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[1] ↑ Death in Venice — author (P50): Thomas Mann. wikidata.org.
[2] ↑ Death in Venice — publisher (P123): S. Fischer Verlag. wikidata.org.
[3] ↑ Death in Venice — language of work or name (P407): German. wikidata.org.
[4] ↑ Death in Venice — country of origin (P495): German Reich. wikidata.org.
[5] ↑ Death in Venice — country of origin (P495): Germany. wikidata.org.
[6] ↑ Death in Venice — inception (P571): 1912. Integrated Authority File. Retrieved 2019-03-17. wikidata.org.
[7] ↑ Death in Venice — publication date (P577): 1912. wikidata.org.
[8] ↑ Death in Venice — translator (P655): Joan Fontcuberta i Gel. wikidata.org.
[9] ↑ Death in Venice — characters (P674): Gustav von Aschenbach. wikidata.org.
[10] ↑ Death in Venice — has edition or translation (P747): La morte a Venezia. wikidata.org.
[11] ↑ Death in Venice — has edition or translation (P747): Death in Venice. wikidata.org.
[12] ↑ Death in Venice — has edition or translation (P747): La Mort à Venise. wikidata.org.
[13] ↑ Death in Venice — narrative location (P840): Venice. wikidata.org.
[14] ↑ Death in Venice — title (P1476): Der Tod in Venedig. wikidata.org.
[15] ↑ Death in Venice — different from (P1889): Death in Venice. wikidata.org.
[16] ↑ Death in Venice — derivative work (P4969): Death in Venice. wikidata.org.
[17] ↑ Death in Venice — derivative work (P4969): Morte a Venezia. wikidata.org.
[18] ↑ Death in Venice — copyright status (P6216): public domain. wikidata.org.
[19] ↑ Death in Venice — form of creative work (P7937): novella. wikidata.org.

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