The Child Of Pleasure (1898)
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ISBN10: 1436651220
ISBN13: 9781436651226
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Jun 2 2008
Pages: 336
Weight: 1.46
Height: 0.88 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
ISBN13: 9781436651226
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Jun 2 2008
Pages: 336
Weight: 1.46
Height: 0.88 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Child of Pleasure is a novel written by Italian author Gabriele D'Annunzio and originally published in 1898. The story follows the life of Andrea Sperelli, a young aristocrat living in Rome at the turn of the 20th century. Sperelli is a talented artist and poet, but he is also a man consumed by his own desires and pleasures. He moves from one love affair to the next, seeking fulfillment in the arms of beautiful women and the admiration of society.As the novel progresses, Sperelli's reckless lifestyle begins to catch up with him. He becomes entangled in scandal and is forced to confront the consequences of his actions. Along the way, he meets a young woman named Elena Muti, who challenges his beliefs about love and happiness. Sperelli must decide whether to continue down his current path of self-indulgence or to embrace a more meaningful existence.The Child of Pleasure is a psychological exploration of the human condition, delving into themes of love, desire, and the pursuit of happiness. D'Annunzio's prose is rich and evocative, painting a vivid portrait of turn-of-the-century Rome and the decadent lifestyle of the aristocracy. The novel is considered a classic of Italian literature and a masterpiece of the Belle �����poque era.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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