The Intruder (Annotated)
Enriched Edition. A Novel of Love and TreacheryBy Gabriele D'Annunzio
Length11h 28m
About this audiobook
The Intruder, first published in 1892 as L'Innocente, is one of Gabriele D'Annunzio's most unsettling psychological novels. Cast as the confession of Tullio Hermil, an aristocratic aesthete tormented by jealousy, erotic vanity, and moral paralysis, the book examines adultery, paternity, and guilt with a coldly elegant intensity. Its style joins Decadent luxuriance to the analytic inwardness of fin-de-siècle European fiction, recalling both French naturalism and the moral extremities of Dostoevsky. D'Annunzio, poet, novelist, dramatist, and one of the central figures of Italian Decadentism, was fascinated by exceptional personalities, sensual experience, and the theatrical construction of the self. His own life—marked by aristocratic aspirations, scandalous love affairs, and a cultivated cult of beauty and will—deeply informs the novel's world. In Tullio, D'Annunzio creates not a simple villain but a revealing emblem of a class and culture refined to the point of spiritual corruption. This novel is recommended to readers interested in psychological fiction, moral ambiguity, and the darker currents of European modernity. It is a disturbing but rewarding work, best approached as both a narrative of crime and a rigorous study of self-deception.
This enriched edition has been carefully crafted to add value to your reading experience.
- A succinct Introduction situates the work's timeless appeal and themes.
- The Synopsis outlines the central plot, highlighting key developments without spoiling critical twists.
- A detailed Historical Context immerses you in the era's events and influences that shaped the writing.
- An Author Biography reveals milestones in the author's life, illuminating the personal insights behind the text.
- A thorough Analysis dissects symbols, motifs, and character arcs to unearth underlying meanings.
- Reflection questions prompt you to engage personally with the work's messages, connecting them to modern life.
- Hand‐picked Memorable Quotes shine a spotlight on moments of literary brilliance.
- Interactive footnotes clarify unusual references, historical allusions, and archaic phrases for an effortless, more informed read.
Audiobook details
Rating★★★★ 3.7 (968)
Includes Goodreads
GenreMystery and Thriller, Literary Classics
Length11 hrs 28 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateMar 8, 2022
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Cousin Betty & Cousin Pons (Annotated)
26XX.
2Introduction
27XXI.
3Synopsis
28XXII.
4Historical Context
29XXIII.
5Author Biography
30XXIV.
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6The Intruder
31XXV.
7I.
32XXVI.
8II.
33XXVII.
9III.
34XXVIII.
10IV.
35XXIX.
11V.
36XXX.
12VI.
37XXXI.
13VII.
38XXXII.
14VIII.
39XXXIII.
15IX.
40XXXIV.
16X.
41XXXV.
17XI.
42XXXVI.
18XII.
43XXXVII.
19XIII.
44XXXVIII.
20XIV.
45XXXIX.
21XV.
46XL.
22XVI.
47XLI.
23XVII.
48XLII.
24XVIII.
49XLIII.
25XIX.
50XLIV.
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