Translated and introduced by David Luke 'A master magician of German - and world -literature in the twentieth century' -Sunday Telegraph 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 this boy and he is too distracted to pay attention to the ominous rumors that have begun to circulate through the city.