{"product_id":"9788494201233","title":"Venice at War","description":"\u003ch2\u003eVenice at War\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis volume gathers the travel impressions of French writer Maurice Barrès during his visit to the Italian front of the First World War. Through lucid and passionate prose, the author describes the bombings that devastated Venice, the military efforts at its borders, and his unique encounter with the poet Gabriele D'Annunzio. A work that combines war chronicle, travel literature, and historical reflection, offering a unique perspective on the city of canals during one of its most critical moments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaurice Barrès, a key figure in French letters, travels to the Italian front during the First World War to be a direct witness to the conflict. In these pages, the reader will find:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA description of the bombings and the siege suffered by Venice, a city that is a symbol of European culture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAn account of the military operations on the Italian borders, with special attention to the defense of the territory.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA personal encounter with Gabriele D'Annunzio, poet and controversial figure of Italian irredentism.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA reflection on the impact of war on artistic heritage and the identity of peoples.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eMain themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eChronicle of the First World War from the Italian front.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eTravel literature and historical testimony of a writer in a conflict zone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe defense of Venice and its cultural heritage during the war.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePortrait and meeting with Gabriele D'Annunzio, poet and soldier.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eReflection on nationalism and European identity in times of crisis.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is aimed at readers interested in the First World War from a literary and testimonial perspective, as well as those who enjoy travel literature with a historical background. It will also be of great interest to scholars of the work of Maurice Barrès, the figure of Gabriele D'Annunzio, and the history of Venice in the 20th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA first-hand testimony on the impact of the Great War on an emblematic city like Venice.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe gaze of a renowned writer who combines political analysis, artistic sensitivity, and personal narration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA unique portrait of Gabriele D'Annunzio at a key moment in his military and literary career.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA reflection on cultural resistance and the defense of heritage in wartime contexts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA literary piece that connects European history with the individual experience of the traveler.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Barrès, Maurice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e CONFLUENCIAS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spanish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubject:\u003c\/strong\u003e Memoirs, Literature and literary studies, Modern and contemporary fiction, History, Travel literature\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eCollection:\u003c\/strong\u003e L'HEXAGONE\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eBinding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Other\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date:\u003c\/strong\u003e April 2014\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 110\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 165 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVenice at War offers a unique look at the First World War through the eyes of a writer who knew how to combine political commitment with literary sensitivity. The work stands out for its ability to convey the tension of a conflict that threatened not only people, but also the cultural symbols of Europe. The Confluencias edition recovers these forgotten pages, allowing the modern reader to access a valuable testimony that connects history, travel literature, and war chronicle. A short but intense book, ideal for those seeking a different perspective on the Great War and the city of Venice.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CONFLUENCIAS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53407124259163,"sku":"9788494201233","price":12.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978849420123.jpg?v=1781847322","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788494201233","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}