Death in Venice - Thomas Mann

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14 Jul 6h 3min

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11 Jul 4h 43min

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7 Jul 8h 4min

"Birds of Passage" is a poignant collection of seven poems from Walt Whitman's renowned work, "Leaves of Grass." These verses are imbued with idealism and a hopeful vision for the future, as Whitman c...

4 Jul 35min

"Beauty's Hour" by Olivia Shakespear explores the journey of the young and intelligent Mary, who discovers her ability to transform her appearance into striking beauty through sheer willpower. As she ...

30 Jun 1h 32min

Thomas Mann's "Death in Venice" is a poignant exploration of obsession, beauty, and the fragility of life, centering on Gustav von Aschenbach, a renowned author in his fifties who, in a moment of vuln...

28 Jun 3h 13min