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The Story of San Michele

The Story of San Michele

Munthe, Axel

Hardcover

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ISBN10: 1026011159
ISBN13: 9781026011157
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 568
Weight: 2.13
Height: 1.25 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
The Story of San Michele is a captivating and lyrical memoir by the Swedish physician Axel Munthe, chronicling his life, his medical career, and his enduring love for the island of Capri. Moving between the high-society medical circles of Paris and Rome and the rugged beauty of the Mediterranean, Munthe shares a series of interconnected stories that blend autobiography with folklore, philosophy, and a deep reverence for nature. Central to the narrative is the author's lifelong dream of building a home on the site of a ruined Roman villa-the legendary San Michele-where he eventually established a sanctuary for both himself and the migratory birds he sought to protect.

Through encounters with a diverse cast of characters, from European royalty to local Italian peasants, Munthe explores profound themes of life, death, and the healing power of beauty. His reflections on medicine and psychiatry are tempered by a compassionate humanism and a whimsical, often mystical, perspective on the world. The Story of San Michele remains a celebrated masterpiece of travel writing and personal reflection, offering readers an enchanting window into the heart of a man who found his soul's home overlooking the Bay of Naples.

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