194. The First Fascist
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The Allure of War: Rhetoric and Reality in D'Annunzio's Return
This chapter delves into Gabriele D'Annunzio's return to Italy during World War I and the manipulative rhetoric he used to romanticize war. It examines how his speeches reinterpreted religious themes to portray sacrifice as a path to national greatness, reflecting a disturbing societal trend of glorifying battle.
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