The Story of San Michele

The Story of San Michele

Axel Munthe

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Editorial:
Wilder Publications
Año de edición:
2025
Materia
Memorias
ISBN:
9781515468585
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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.

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