The Triumph of Death

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

D'Annunzio, Gabriele, 1863-1938

Contributor:

Hornblow, Arthur, 1865-1942

Standardized Title:

Trionfo della morte. English

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"The Triumph of Death" by Gabriele D'Annunzio is a novel written in the late 19th century. This work explores themes of love, despair, and the existential anxiety that accompanies human relationships. The narrative centers on the tumultuous relationship between the main characters, George and Hippolyte, as they grapple with their affection, jealousy, and fears of betrayal against the backdrop of life's transient nature. The opening of "The Triumph of Death" introduces readers to a dramatic scene where George and Hippolyte encounter onlookers at a suicide scene, setting a tone of melancholy and introspection. As they leave, their conversation reveals the complexities of their romantic relationship, punctuated by suspicions, fears of emotional distance, and a palpable tension. The setting shifts between their reflections on love to George's internal struggles with jealousy and existential dread. This opening effectively establishes the emotional depth and psychological richness of the characters while foreshadowing the themes of mortality and the burden of passionate love that will permeate the ensuing narrative. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Al Haines

Notes:

Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Il_trionfo_della_morte

Reading ease score: 71.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Release date is 2017-03-02