Philosophical Reflections
- Rooted in Nietzschean and Schopenhauerian thought, the story delves into the conflict between Apollonian order and Dionysian chaos
- Aschenbach’s downfall underscores the dangers of surrendering to unchecked passion
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Thomas Mann’s La morte a Venezia explores the unraveling of Gustav von Aschenbach, an aging artist consumed by his obsession with beauty and perfection, embodied by a young boy, Tadzio. Set against Venice’s decaying splendor, the novel delves into themes of passion, mortality, and the fragility of order, blending philosophy with poignant storytelling
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