Death in Venice: A Holiday Homage for Literature Lovers
In Thomas Mann's famous 1912 novella, Death in Venice, the ageing writer Gustav von Aschenbach declares: 'When one wanted to arrive overnight at the incomparable, the fabulous, the like-nothing-else-in-the-world, where was it one went?' The answer, of course, is the enigmatic city of Venice. And, epidemics of cholera notwithstanding, the idiosyncratic delights and beauties of this city are, today, just as inspiring as they once were for Mann's troubled protagonist. So, what better way to pay tribute to this literary masterpiece than visit Venice - airport boat transfer is a must, by the way - and trace the intricate web of places, events and people that underscore this beloved story.
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