1902 first edition of Gabriele D’Annunzio’s, Francesca da Rimini. Based on an episode from Dante’s Inferno and set in the 13th century, the play was presented for the first time at the Te atro Costanzi in Rome on December 9th 1901. Written for D'Annunzio's lover Eleonora Duse who played the title role, the play tells the story of Francesca da Rimini who falls in love with her husband's brother. D’Annunizio was an Italian writer, poet, journalist, and playwright. His ideas and aesthetics held a prominent place in Italian literature and political life in the late 19th and early 20th century influencing the rise of Italian fascism. With fine woodcut illustrations by Adolfo de Carolis. Text and illustrations printed in red and black on fine wove paper. Publisher's gilt-stamped limp cloth with remains of original closing ribbons. Pages Uncut.
Title: Francesca da Rimini
Authors: Gabriele D’Annunzio
Publisher: Fratelli Treves, Milano
Publication date: 1902 First Edition
Format: limp cloth-bound covers
Total Pages: 298pp.
Images: illustrated with woodblock prints by Adolfo de Carolis
Book Condition: very good. With remnants only of closing ribbons.
Stock Number: RB05335 GAL
1902 first edition of Gabriele D’Annunzio’s, Francesca da Rimini. Based on an episode from Dante’s Inferno and set in the 13th century, the play was presented for the first time at the Te atro Costanzi in Rome on December 9th 1901. Written for D'Annunzio's lover Eleonora Duse who played the title role, the play tells the story of Francesca da Rimini who falls in love with her husband's brother. D’Annunizio was an Italian writer, poet, journalist, and playwright. His ideas and aesthetics held a prominent place in Italian literature and political life in the late 19th and early 20th century influencing the rise of Italian fascism. With fine woodcut illustrations by Adolfo de Carolis. Text and illustrations printed in red and black on fine wove paper. Publisher's gilt-stamped limp cloth with remains of original closing ribbons. Pages Uncut.
Title: Francesca da Rimini
Authors: Gabriele D’Annunzio
Publisher: Fratelli Treves, Milano
Publication date: 1902 First Edition
Format: limp cloth-bound covers
Total Pages: 298pp.
Images: illustrated with woodblock prints by Adolfo de Carolis
Book Condition: very good. With remnants only of closing ribbons.
Stock Number: RB05335 GAL
