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Gabriele d'Annunzio, Poet, Seducer and Preacher of War
Book • 2013
This book delves into the life of Gabriele d'Annunzio, an Italian poet and politician who became a key figure in the rise of fascism.
It explores his transformation from a romantic idealist to a radical right-wing revolutionary, culminating in his dramatic takeover of Fiume.
The biography offers insights into early 20th-century European politics and the cult of nationalism.
It explores his transformation from a romantic idealist to a radical right-wing revolutionary, culminating in his dramatic takeover of Fiume.
The biography offers insights into early 20th-century European politics and the cult of nationalism.
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Robert Evans as one of the best biographies he's ever read, highlighting the author's critical perspective.


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