Death in Venice
Thomas Mann
Read by Lee Smalley
Thomas Mann, author of Death in Venice (German: Der Tod in Venedig) was a winner of the Nobel Prize for literature. The main character in this novella is Gustav von Aschenbach, a famous author in his early 50s who was widowed at an early age. In poor health, he visits Venice and becomes increasingly obsessed by the sight of a stunningly beautiful lad of 14. This book has been acclaimed a masterpiece and in 1971 was adapted as a film starring Dirk Bogarde. (Summary by Lee Smalley) (3 hr 16 min)
Chapters
Chapter I | 14:39 | Read by Lee Smalley |
Chapter II | 18:41 | Read by Lee Smalley |
Chapter III, Part 1 | 23:38 | Read by Lee Smalley |
Chapter III, Part 2 | 23:33 | Read by Lee Smalley |
Chapter III, Part 3 | 21:27 | Read by Lee Smalley |
Chapter IV, Part 1 | 17:08 | Read by Lee Smalley |
Chapter IV, Part 2 | 14:20 | Read by Lee Smalley |
Chapter V, Part 1 | 21:43 | Read by Lee Smalley |
Chapter V, Part 2 | 22:06 | Read by Lee Smalley |
Chapter V, Part 3 | 18:48 | Read by Lee Smalley |
Reviews
Mann's great novella
Alan Mapstone
One of Thomas Mann's finest works, a dissertation on youth, art, beauty and mortality. Very well read!
DJ
Read accurately but monotonic, good for bedtime reading if sleep rather than extended listening is your aim
good book well read
Thiago Coelho
good book well read
Chicagoan
Excellent reading by a clear professional.