Antonio Fogazzaro

The Saint (eBook, ePUB)

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Produktbeschreibung

The Saint by Antonio Fogazzaro is a novel that explores themes of spiritual redemption, love, guilt, and the tension between personal desires and religious duty. The story follows Piero Maironi, a man who, after a troubled past marked by love and remorse, has transformed into a figure of holiness through years of prayer, asceticism, and self-reflection. His journey of inner transformation is contrasted with the emotional struggles of Jeanne Dessalle, a woman from his past, who still grapples with unfulfilled love and uncertainty. The novel delves into the complexity of faith and the conflict between worldly desires and spiritual calling, especially as Piero, once a passionate lover and artist, now lives as a devoted monk. The opening scenes introduce Jeanne, who, while at a villa by the Lac d'Amour, reflects on her life and lost love, setting the stage for the exploration of duality in their lives. Through their intertwined stories, the novel confronts the characters' inner battles with faith, societal expectations, and the search for redemption. The Saint is a poignant meditation on the human struggle between earthly passion and the pursuit of spiritual enlightenment, where love and duty often collide.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Double 9 Books
• Erscheinungstermin: 27. November 2024
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9789369077137
• Artikelnr.: 73562949

Autorenporträt

Antonio Fogazzaro nacque a Vicenza nel 1842, da una agiata e colta famiglia che lo avviò agli studi di giurisprudenza. Laureatosi a Torino nel 1864, si stabilì a Milano per alcuni anni, frequentando Arrigo Boito e gli ambienti della scapigliatura. I temi della poetica di Antonio Fogazzaro evidenziano il contrasto tra le passioni e il senso del dovere. Sensualità nelle immagini alternata a slanci mistici e inquietudini interiori. Fogazzaro si accostò alle correnti moderniste e alle teorie positiviste ed evoluzioniste, contribuendo alla loro diffusione tramite un'intensa attività di pubblicista e conferenziere, ben presto contestata dalla Chiesa; nel 1905 le sue opere furono messe all'indice. Fogazzaro morì a Vicenza nel 1911.