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Set against the backdrop of the Italian bourgeoisie, the novel follows Andrea Sperelli, who is consumed by a quest for beauty and pleasure. His life takes a turn when an ex-lover returns, reigniting past emotions and memories of betrayal. After being wounded in a duel, he retreats to a rural village where he meets Maria, a woman who offers hope for love and companionship. This work, a key text in Italian Decadentism, showcases D'Annunzio's transition from poetry to prose, drawing comparisons to Oscar Wilde and Joris-Karl Huysmans.
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The Child of Pleasure, Gabriele D’Annunzio
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- Released
- 2021
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- Language
- English
- Authors
- Gabriele D’Annunzio
- Publisher
- Mint Editions
- Released
- 2021
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 272
- ISBN13
- 9781513291192
- Series
- The Rose Novels
- Tags
- Fiction, Historical Themes, Classics, School, Southern Europe, 19th century, Italy, Italian Literature, Decadence
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- 3.45 out of 5
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- Set against the backdrop of the Italian bourgeoisie, the novel follows Andrea Sperelli, who is consumed by a quest for beauty and pleasure. His life takes a turn when an ex-lover returns, reigniting past emotions and memories of betrayal. After being wounded in a duel, he retreats to a rural village where he meets Maria, a woman who offers hope for love and companionship. This work, a key text in Italian Decadentism, showcases D'Annunzio's transition from poetry to prose, drawing comparisons to Oscar Wilde and Joris-Karl Huysmans.