The Triumph of Death

by Gabriele D'Annunzio

Overview

The story is set in the Abruzzo region, the birthplace of the poet. The noble Giorgio Aurispa leaves from Rome, after witnessing a suicide. In fact Giorgio receives a telegram from his mother, who lives in the small mountain village of Guardiagrele. Giorgio arrives in the beautiful city of stone, and is fascinated by the sculptures, however, is terrified by the popular beliefs: as fear of witches. Giorgio discovers that his father has squandered the family fortune, forcing everyone to live as poor, while he has fun with a prostitute. (Excerpt from Wikipedia)

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9783958648715
Publisher:	Otbebookpublishing
Publication date:	10/24/2017
Series:	Classics To Go
Sold by:	Bookwire
Format:	eBook
Pages:	424
File size:	436 KB

About the Author

Gabriele D'Annunzio (1863-1938) was an Italian poet, playwright, and novelist whose flamboyant lifestyle and provocative works left an indelible mark on European literature and politics. Born in Pescara, D'Annunzio's early poetry garnered attention for its lush, decadent style, which would come to characterize much of his work. His literary prowess extended across genres, influencing contemporaries with his vivid imagery and innovative narrative techniques.D'Annunzio's life was as dramatic as his writings. He was a fervent nationalist and played a significant role in Italian politics, particularly during World War I. His daring exploits, including a legendary flight over Vienna to drop propaganda leaflets, earned him the nickname "The Poet Warrior." In 1919, he led the occupation of Fiume (now Rijeka, Croatia), establishing a short-lived independent state that experimented with radical political and social ideas, prefiguring some aspects of later fascist ideology.Controversy surrounded D'Annunzio, from his numerous love affairs to his extravagant spending and self-mythologizing tendencies. His relationship with the actress Eleonora Duse was particularly scandalous and became the subject of public fascination. Despite—or perhaps because of—his tumultuous personal life, D'Annunzio's work continued to captivate readers, blending sensuality with a fervent sense of Italian identity.Modern readers may find D'Annunzio's life story as compelling as his literary output. His influence extended to writers like James Joyce and Marcel Proust, who admired his stylistic innovations. D'Annunzio's legacy is a testament to the power of art to both reflect and shape the tumultuous currents of history.
General Gabriele D'Annunzio, Prince of Montenevoso, Duke of Gallese; 12 March 1863 – 1 March 1938), sometimes spelled d'Annunzio, was an Italian writer, poet, journalist, playwright and soldier during World War I. He occupied a prominent place in Italian literature from 1889 to 1910 and later political life from 1914 to 1924. D'Annunzio was associated with the Decadent movement in his literary works, which interplayed closely with French Symbolism and British Aestheticism. Such works represented a turn against the naturalism of the preceding romantics and was both sensuous and mystical. He came under the influence of Friedrich Nietzsche which would find outlets in his literary and later political contributions. His affairs with several women, including Eleonora Duse and Luisa Casati, received public attention. During the First World War, perception of D'Annunzio in Italy transformed from literary figure into a national war hero. He was associated with the elite Arditi storm troops of the Italian Army and took part in actions such as the Flight over Vienna. As part of an Italian nationalist reaction against the Paris Peace Conference, he set up the short-lived Italian Regency of Carnaro in Fiume with himself as Duce. The constitution made "music" the fundamental principle of the state and was corporatist in nature. Some of the ideas and aesthetics influenced Italian fascism and the style of Benito Mussolini and, thereby, Adolf Hitler.(Wikipedia)