Modernist fiction, Morire by Arthur Schnitzler is a psychological novella examining love, illness, and the proximity of death in fin-de-siècle Vienna. Centered on a young couple facing a terminal diagnosis, the narrative dissects emotional dependency, egoism, and the illusion of shared sacrifice. Schnitzler employs introspective prose and restrained structure to expose the instability of romantic ideals under existential pressure. The work reflects Viennese modernism, engaging with themes of mortality, identity, and the limits of empathy. It stands as a key text in Schnitzler’s exploration of the inner life and the ethics of intimacy.