{"product_id":"9781035065196","title":"Death in Venice","description":"\u003cb\u003eThe most famous work by Nobel Prize-winner Thomas Mann.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAn atmospheric story of obsession and inner conflict set in the oppressive heat of a Venetian summer, \u003ci\u003eDeath in Venice\u003c\/i\u003e is considered to be one of Thomas Mann's greatest works. This edition is translated by Shaun Whiteside and features an introduction by Karolina Watroba.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRevered writer Gustav von Aschenbach is in turmoil. After living a solitary and disciplined life well into his old age, he realizes that there are still some things he'd like to experience. So, on holiday to Venice he goes, which he discovers to be an intoxicating place. There, he is struck by the beauty of a young boy called Tadzio. But admiration becomes infatuation as a deadly disease invades the sunny Italian shores.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePart of the Macmillan Collector's Library, a series of stunning, pocket-sized classics bound in real cloth with ribbon markers. These beautiful books make perfect gifts or a treat for any book lover.","brand":"Thomas Mann","offers":[{"title":"Pan Macmillan - MCL |  Hardback | With dust jacket |  2026-04-07","offer_id":47350572876031,"sku":"9781035065196","price":24.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0329\/9075\/7001\/files\/BNCImageAPI_803460ca-ab98-4f68-863d-53a62489b7b4.jpg?v=1760457138","url":"https:\/\/riverbookshop.com\/products\/9781035065196","provider":"River Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}