The Child of Pleasure: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
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The Child of Pleasure is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for D'Annunzio, Gabriele (1863–1938). The listed translation credits are Symons, Arthur (1865–1945); Harding, Georgina.
Catalogue synopsis
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"The Child of Pleasure" by Gabriele D'Annunzio is a novel written in 1889. Andrea Sperelli, a young Roman nobleman and aesthete, lives for art and the pursuit of pleasure. He finds himself caught between two women who represent opposing ideals: Elena Muti, a mysterious femme fatale, and Maria Ferres, pure and fragile. As Andrea attempts to possess both, his "double game" leads him toward inevitable ruin in this cornerstone work of Italian Decadentism.
Book and edition facts
- Title: The Child of Pleasure
- Author credits: D'Annunzio, Gabriele (1863–1938)
- Catalogue language: English
- Translator credits: Symons, Arthur (1865–1945); Harding, Georgina
Catalogue subjects
- Fiction
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- Banned Books from Anne Haight's list
- Category: Novels
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