Death In Venice - Tapa blanda

Death in Venice is a story of obsession. Gustave von Aschenbach is a successful but ageing writer who travels to Venice for a holiday. One day, at dinner, Aschenbach notices an exceptionally beautiful young boy who is staying with his family in the same hotel. Soon his days begin to revolve around seeing this boy and he is too distracted to pay attention to the ominous rumours that have begun to circulate about disease spreading through the city.

The title piece in this collection is the story of Aschenbach, an elderly and renowned writer who loses his dignity and carefully structured way of life when he suddenly and unexpectedly falls in love.