{"product_id":"death-in-venice-and-other-stories","title":"Death in Venice and Other Stories","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn Death in Venice, an elderly, famous, and wealthy writer named Aschenbach goes on vacation. He becomes fascinated with Tadzio, a young teenager who is staying with his family at Aschenbach's hotel. As his obsession grows, and despite warnings that a plague is threatening Venice, Aschenbach remains at the hotel hoping to make a connection with the elusive Tadzio. Mann's novel is celebrated for its subtle characterization, and its exploration of the struggles of the artist--the longing for transcendence and ideal beauty vs. the need to sacrifice for one's art.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e266 pages | Published March 11, 2002\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"GARDNERS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63978937942365,"sku":"9780099428657","price":12.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0978\/3459\/8749\/files\/content_5951c9fa-5e38-42d2-a4cc-5d4146431266.jpg?v=1774454641","url":"https:\/\/www.thebookmark.ie\/products\/death-in-venice-and-other-stories","provider":"The Bookmark ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}