{"product_id":"9781035065196","title":"Death in Venice by Thomas Mann","description":"An atmospheric story of obsession and inner conflict set in the oppressive heat of a Venetian summer, Death in Venice is considered to be one of Thomas Mann’s greatest works.\u003cp\u003eSeized by the urge to travel, revered German writer Gustav von Aschenbach books a stay in a hotel on Venice’s Lido. There, in the oppressive summer heat, he becomes intoxicated by the beauty of a young Polish boy who is on holiday with his family. As Aschenbach's struggle between discipline and passion intensifies, Venice itself falls into the grip of disease. Despite the danger and decay around him, Aschenbach is unable to leave.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDeath in Venice is part of the Macmillan Collector’s Library; a series of stunning, pocket-sized classics bound in cloth with gold foiled edges and ribbon markers. These beautiful books make perfect gifts or a treat for any book lover. This edition is translated by Shaun Whiteside and features an introduction by Oxford University academic Karolina Watroba.\u003c\/p\u003e,\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Binding: Hardback,\u003cbr\u003ePagination: 144 pages","brand":"PAN MACMILLAN","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47893519466723,"sku":"9781035065196","price":10.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1701\/6275\/files\/9781035065196.jpg?v=1769704051","url":"https:\/\/www.harbourbookshop.co.uk\/products\/9781035065196","provider":"The Harbour Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}