Maia by Gabriele D'Annunzio
"Maia" is a lyrical exploration of sensuality and artistic creation, following the journey of a young poet who becomes entranced by the beauty of a woman named Maia. As the poet becomes increasingly obsessed with his muse, he delves into a world of aesthetic pleasure and poetic inspiration, seeking to capture the essence of Maia's allure through his verses. The narrative weaves a tapestry of passion and beauty, reflecting on the nature of desire and the intertwining of life and art, ultimately questioning the boundaries between reality and the ideal, and the cost of artistic obsession.
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- Published
- 1925
- Nationality
- Italian
- Length
- Moderate
- Pages
- 388
- Original Language
- Italian
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