The Intruder

"The Intruder" by Gabriele D'Annunzio is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around Tullio Hermil, a man grappling with his complex and tumultuous relationship with his wife, Juliana, marked by betrayal, infidelity, and an unsettling desire for both freedom and connection. It delves into themes of love, guilt, and the duality of human emotions, inviting readers to explore the depths of personal and romantic conflict." "The opening of "The Intruder" introduces Tullio Hermil as he reflects on his turbulent life and the secret he carries—a crime he cannot fully comprehend. We are thrown into his thoughts during a particularly introspective moment as he examines his past infidelities and the emotional toll it has taken on his wife, Juliana. As Tullio navigates through memories of both affection and regret, we see hints of his profound egotism and the destructive nature of his desires—a tension builds as he wrestles with questions of fidelity, identity, and the possible repercussions of his actions. This sets the stage for a deeply psychological exploration of love and loss, suggesting that the narrative will unfold around the conflict between his passions and the obligations he feels toward his wife." (This is an automatically generated summary.)

General Gabriele D'Annunzio, Prince of Montenevoso, sometimes written d'Annunzio as he used to sign himself, was an Italian poet, playwright, orator, journalist, aristocrat, and Royal Italian Army officer during World War I. He occupied a prominent place in Italian literature from 1889 to 1910 and in its political life from 1914 to 1924. He was often referred to by the epithets il Vate and il Profeta.