The Habit of Art

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Set during a pivotal moment in Benjamin Britten's life as he composes "Death in Venice," the narrative explores his reunion with W. H. Auden after twenty-five years. This imagined encounter is marked by creative tension and the influence of their past collaboration, while they are interrupted by a future biographer and a young man from the bus station, adding layers of perspective and commentary on their legacies. The story delves into themes of artistic struggle, friendship, and the passage of time.