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The Triumph of Death

novel by D’Annunzio
Also known as: “Il trionfo della morte”
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The Triumph of Death is a novel by Gabriele D'Annunzio, published in 1894. It is known for featuring a Nietzschean hero who is self-seeking and amoral. D'Annunzio, a prominent Italian writer of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, was also a poet, dramatist, and political figure. His works often explored themes of passion, sensuality, and the concept of the superman. While D'Annunzio's literary output was prolific, his novel The Triumph of Death is considered one of his major works alongside others like The Child of Pleasure and The Maidens of the Rocks.1

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  2. Italian literature - Gabriele D’Annunzio ’s nationalism

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