Táto séria románov sa ponára do decadentnej atmosféry prelomu 19. a 20. storočia, pričom skúma prázdnotu aristokratickej spoločnosti a krízu jej hodnôt. Dej sa sústreďuje na rafinovaných estetikov a umelcov, ktorí sa snažia žiť svoje životy ako umelecké diela, zatiaľ čo sa ich svet rozpadá. Príbehy sú plné zložitých milostných vzťahov, márnej honby za potešením a stretu s nastupujúcou masovou spoločnosťou. Je to fascinujúci pohľad na rozpad ideálov krásy a vzostup materializmu.
Like Oscar Wilde's Dorian Gray, Andrea Sperelli lives his life as a work of art, seeking beauty and flouting the rules of morality and social interaction along the way. In his aristocratic circles in Rome, he is a serial seducer. But there are two women who command his special regard: the young widow Elena, and the pure, virgin-like Maria.
This edition of The Intruder offers a faithful reprint of the original 1898 text, preserving its historical integrity and literary style. Readers can explore the themes and narrative as they were intended in the late 19th century, providing a glimpse into the era's storytelling and cultural context.
Set in late 19th-century Italy, the story follows Andrea Sperelli, a young aristocrat captivated by beauty and pleasure. His indulgent lifestyle leads to disillusionment as he grapples with existential questions, particularly through his tumultuous relationship with Elena Muti, who represents his ideals but is engaged to another. The novel delves into themes of beauty, love, and the inevitability of death, featuring D'Annunzio's lush prose that contrasts the allure of art with the darker realities of decay. It's a profound exploration of the human experience.