Tato série románů se ponořuje do dekadentní atmosféry přelomu 19. a 20. století, prozkoumává prázdnotu aristokratické společnosti a krizi jejích hodnot. Děj se soustředí na rafinované estetiky a umělce, kteří se snaží žít své životy jako umělecká díla, zatímco se jejich svět rozpadá. Příběhy jsou plné složitých milostných vztahů, marné honby za potěšením a střetu s nastupující masovou společností. Je to fascinující pohled na rozpad ideálů krásy a vzestup materialismu.
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.