Axel Munthe

The Story of San Michele (eBook, ePUB)

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

The Story of San Michele is the famous memoir by Swedish physician Axel Munthe (1857-1949). Written in English, it has been a best-seller in numerous languages. The author associated with a number of celebrities of his times, all of whom figure in the book. He also knew the very poorest, including immigrants and plague victims. He was an unabashed animal lover, and animals figure prominently, especially his alcoholic pet baboon, Billy. Several discussions with animals and various supernatural beings take place, and the final chapter actually happens after Munthe has died and includes his discussions with Saint Peter at the gates of Heaven. Munthe doesn't seem to take himself particularly seriously, but some of the things he discusses are very serious, such as his descriptions of rabies research, including euthanasia of human patients, and a suicide attempt by a man convinced he had been exposed to the disease. Worldwide, the book has been immensely successful.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Upfront
• Seitenzahl: 374
• Erscheinungstermin: 5. Oktober 2018
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781773232300
• Artikelnr.: 54256680

Autorenporträt

A timeless classic of travel, philosophy, and the human spirit.The Story of San Michele by Axel Munthe is one of the most beloved memoirs of the twentieth century-a radiant blend of autobiography, travel writing, and spiritual reflection set against the sunlit beauty of Capri, Italy. Written by a Swedish doctor and humanitarian, this unforgettable book chronicles a life devoted to healing, compassion, art, and the search for meaning.From the glittering salons of Paris and Rome to the serene gardens of San Michele, Munthe recounts his encounters with the rich and the poor, the powerful and the suffering, weaving together tales of medicine, faith, and human resilience. His lyrical prose captures both the grandeur of the Mediterranean and the quiet dignity of those he served as a physician to the poor and the dying.The Story of San Michele is an international bestseller, translated into dozens of languages and adored by millions of readers around the world. More than a memoir, it is a spiritual journey through beauty, mortality, and the mystery of life itself-a book that continues to inspire travelers, dreamers, and lovers of classic literature nearly a century later.Rediscover this literary masterpiece of travel and transformation, perfect for readers who cherish E. M. Forster, Somerset Maugham, Isak Dinesen, and Rainer Maria Rilke-a breathtaking celebration of compassion, art, and the eternal Mediterranean light.

Rezensionen

One of the most fascinating of books, wise in its appraisal of men, overflowing with humour and edged with irony, sharper than a surgeon's knife. There are chapters which are veritable de Maupassant plots in their concise and dramatic realism. New York Herald Tribune