This is a meandering novella in which a world famous but waning writing wonders around Venice looking for something to inspire him and revitalize him or failing that, to kill him. Aschenbach was shot to fame in his youth for a novel about Frederick the Great and sort of set upon the path of literary prowess and literary greatness, but as he aged, it turned out that his burnt up too much of his vigor and talent in his youth, and now, only 50, he’s […]
What if your educational voyage does not teach you anything?
A few words in advance This is my second attempt to do the cannonball read. My first was rather short-lived because I could not find the time to write reviews anymore and I hope I will make it this time. Bear in mind that English is not my first language, which means I will make mistakes. Feel free to point them out to me in the comments. The Book Thomas Mann’s The Magic Mountain (Der Zauberberg) is set before World War I. Hans Castorp, scion […]