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Set in the Adriatic seaport of Pescara, Gabriele D'Annunzio's collection features eighteen stories that capture the essence of his youth and the area's rich folk history. The narratives reveal a vibrant tapestry of local life, filled with a cast of saints, reprobates, and eccentric characters, reflecting themes of obsession and anarchy. D'Annunzio's lush, painterly style offers romantic depictions of rural scenes and the sea, showcasing his fascination with sensuality and the human condition. The translation by Vladislav Zhukov enhances the original's lyrical quality.
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Pescara Tales (1902): Spirit and Flesh: Images of Abruzzo, Gabriele D’Annunzio
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- Released
- 2017
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- Title
- Pescara Tales (1902): Spirit and Flesh: Images of Abruzzo
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Gabriele D’Annunzio
- Publisher
- Whole Healthy Group LLC
- Publisher
- 2017
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 260
- ISBN13
- 9780987463784
- Description
- Set in the Adriatic seaport of Pescara, Gabriele D'Annunzio's collection features eighteen stories that capture the essence of his youth and the area's rich folk history. The narratives reveal a vibrant tapestry of local life, filled with a cast of saints, reprobates, and eccentric characters, reflecting themes of obsession and anarchy. D'Annunzio's lush, painterly style offers romantic depictions of rural scenes and the sea, showcasing his fascination with sensuality and the human condition. The translation by Vladislav Zhukov enhances the original's lyrical quality.