A novella following Gustav von Aschenbach, a renowned writer, who travels to Venice in search of inspiration and escape from his stifling routine. Entranced by the beauty of a young Polish boy named Tadzio, Aschenbach becomes increasingly obsessed, his infatuation leading to a confrontation with his own mortality and desires. Set against the backdrop of a decaying Venice, the story delves into themes of art, beauty, decay, and the inevitable march of time.
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