This 'dream-laden and spooked' (Marina Warner, London Review of Books) story is to many one of the best-loved books of the twentieth century. Munthe spent many years working as a doctor in Southern Italy, labouring unstintingly during typhus, cholera and earthquake disasters. It was during this period that he came across the ruined Tiberian villa of San Michele, perched high above the glittering Bay of Naples on Capri. With the help of Mastro Nicola and his three sons, and with only a charcoal sketch roughly drawn on a ...
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This 'dream-laden and spooked' (Marina Warner, London Review of Books) story is to many one of the best-loved books of the twentieth century. Munthe spent many years working as a doctor in Southern Italy, labouring unstintingly during typhus, cholera and earthquake disasters. It was during this period that he came across the ruined Tiberian villa of San Michele, perched high above the glittering Bay of Naples on Capri. With the help of Mastro Nicola and his three sons, and with only a charcoal sketch roughly drawn on a garden wall to guide them, Munthe devoted himself to rebuilding the house and chapel. Over five long summers they toiled under a sapphire-blue sky, their mad-cap project leading them to buried skeletons and ancient coins, and to hilarious encounters with a rich cast of vividly-drawn villagers. The Story of San Michele reverberates with the mesmerising hum of a long, hot Italian summer. Peopled with unforgettable characters, it is as brilliantly enjoyable and readable today as it was upon first publication. The book quickly became an international bestseller and has now been translated into more than 30 languages; it is today an established classic, and sales number in the millions.
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Seller's Description:
"The Story of San Michele" by Axel Munthe is a remarkable tale that continues to captivate readers. This edition is the Albemarle Edition, published by John Murray of London. It's the 2nd impression from 1948 and is in Good condition. The covers display light to moderate corner wear and faint stains on the boards. However, the binding remains square and tight, and the interior pages are clean and unmarked. Rest assured, the book will be meticulously packaged to ensure it's protected from the elements during shipment. You'll receive a USPS electronic tracking number free of charge to monitor the progress of your shipment. If you have any specific questions or need additional pictures of the book, please feel free to contact me. 385 pages. Albemarle.
