Thomas Mann, Death in Venice, 19 Quotes

A collection of quotes by Thomas Mann, Death in Venice, 19.

Thomas Mann was a renowned German writer, born on June 6, 1875. He gained international recognition for his literary works, particularly his novel "Death in Venice" published in 1912. The novel centers around the protagonist, Gustav von Aschenbach, a renowned writer who becomes captivated by the allure of a young teenage boy during his trip to Venice. Through the portrayal of obsession, beauty, and decay, Mann delves into complex themes of desire and the human condition. "Death in Venice" is considered one of Mann's most significant contributions to modern literature.

A solitary, unused to speaking of what he sees and feels, ha

A solitary, unused to speaking of what he sees and feels, has mental experiences which are at once more intense and less articulate than those of a gregarious man.

Thomas Mann, Death in Venice, 19

Solitude