- SKU: 9781162784588
- BARCODE: 9781162784588
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Memories and Vagaries - Paperback
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by Axel Munthe (Author)
Memories and Vagaries is a collection of autobiographical essays by the Swedish physician and writer Axel Munthe. The book offers a vivid and intimate portrait of Munthe's life, from his childhood in Sweden to his travels throughout Europe and North Africa. Munthe writes with a keen eye for detail and a wry sense of humor, recounting his experiences as a doctor, a lover, and a friend to some of the most famous figures of his time. Along the way, he reflects on the nature of memory and the fleetingness of life, offering a poignant meditation on the human condition. Whether describing the beauty of the Mediterranean or the horrors of war, Munthe's prose is always engaging, illuminating, and deeply personal. Memories and Vagaries is a classic work of autobiography, offering a unique glimpse into the life of one of the most fascinating and talented writers of the early 20th century.1930. More sketches and stories from the author of The Story of San Michele. Readers of that book will come across several old acquaintances in this volume, all in their same old clothes, for they have nothing else to put on their backs. My friend Archangelo Fusco, the street-sweeper of Quartier Montparnasse; the Salvatore family; Don Gaetano, the organ-grinder with his shivering monkey; and others. Contents: For Those Who Love Music; Toys from the Paris Horizon; Monsieur Alfredo; Italy in Paris; Raffaella; Mont Blanc, King of the Mountains; Menagerie; Zoology; A Cry in the Wilderness; Political Agitations in Capri; The Dogs in Capri; Soeur Philomene; When Tappio was Lost; La Madonna del Buon Cammino; Porta San Paolo; and Instead of a Preface. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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