David Luke Knihy

Death in Venice is a story of obsession. Gustave von Aschenbach is a successful but aging 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 seeing this boy and he is too distracted to pay attention to the ominous rumors that have begun to circulate about disease spreading through the city. Available exclusively from Vintage Classics.

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Drawn from German folklore, dark, fantastical fairy tales of wicked deeds, gruesome punishment and just rewards.

Making his way to Prague for the opening of Don Giovanni, Mozart playfully tries to steal an orange from a family garden but he is caught. Soon, he finds himself forgiven and welcomed by the family, and when they reveal it is their daughter's wedding, there can only be one guest of honour - Mozart himself.