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Readers who finished Death in Venice by Thomas Mann and wanted more will find 24 strong picks here, all connected by German, Biographical, City Life, and Short Stories (single author).

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Fans of Death in Venice by Thomas Mann will find 24 titles here, all united by German, Biographical, City Life. Authors represented include John Irving, Kate Chopin, Isak Dinesen, Isaac Bashevis Singer, and others.