Erotic Life of Gabriele d'Annunzio (Italian Edition)

Giordano Bruno Guerri guides us through the crazy and brilliant rooms of the Dannunzian abode, revealing a man who was an irresistible seducer and lover, driven by the "imperious need for a violent life, a carnal life, for pleasure, for physical danger, for joy." Thanks to the (largely unpublished) diary of Amélie Mazoyer, a maid in continuous service, we will come to know the Vate's (the Poet's) many natures: geisha, accomplice, and confidante, as the woman meticulously records, day by day, everything that happens in the rooms of the Vittoriale.

From the amalgam of spirit and matter, lust and mysticism, emerges the image of a man who perceived the highest value and the noblest goal of existence to be the beauty of the world, the dynamism of thought, and the uniqueness of living. Guerri's work allows us to discover a D'Annunzio who was more complex and multifaceted than the usual caricature of the decadent poet and lover.

The diary of Amélie Mazoyer, who served the Vate for many years, provides a unique and intimate glimpse into the private life of this extraordinary figure. Through her meticulously detailed accounts, we are able to witness the many faces of D'Annunzio: the seducer, the lover, the mystic, the hedonist, and the artist.

Guerri's analysis and interpretation of these sources reveal a man who was driven by a profound need for physical and sensual experience, but who also possessed a deep spiritual and intellectual dimension. The author skillfully navigates the complexities of D'Annunzio's personality, never shying away from the more controversial or contradictory aspects of his character.

The result is a multifaceted portrait of a man who defies easy categorization. D'Annunzio emerges as a figure of profound duality, a embodiment of both the material and the ethereal, the carnal and the divine. Guerri's work invites us to reconsider our understanding of this iconic and often misunderstood figure, challenging us to embrace the full complexity of his being.

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