Abstract
This chapter by Michela Barisonzi discusses the representation of the Great War through Gabriele D’Annunzio’s eyes, comparing his activist literature and private experiences, looking beyond the image of the heroic superhuman that the Italian poet cultivated through many of his works. Notturno, in particular, builds a new perspective
on heroism as the abnegation and personal sacrifice of humble, nameless soldiers, away from glorification and mythmaking
on heroism as the abnegation and personal sacrifice of humble, nameless soldiers, away from glorification and mythmaking
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | A Century of Italian War Narratives |
| Subtitle of host publication | Voices from the Sidelines |
| Editors | Luigi Gussago, Pina Palma |
| Place of Publication | Leiden The Netherlands |
| Publisher | Brill |
| Chapter | 7 |
| Pages | 133-156 |
| Number of pages | 24 |
| ISBN (Electronic) | 9789004548145 |
| ISBN (Print) | 9780900454110, 9789004541108 |
| Publication status | Published - 2022 |