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Axel Munthe, by Feodora Gleichen. Axel Martin Fredrik Munthe (31 October 1857 – 11 February 1949) was a Swedish-born physician and psychiatrist, best known as the author of The Story of San Michele, an autobiographical account of his life and work. He spoke several languages (Swedish, English, French, Italian fluently, and German at least ...
The Story of San Michele is a book of memoirs by Swedish physician Axel Munthe (October 31, 1857 – February 11, 1949) first published in 1929 by British publisher John Murray. Written in English, it was a bestseller in numerous languages and has been republished constantly in the nine decades since its original release.
Memories and Vagaries is a collection of short memoirs and essays by Axel Munthe published in several languages and editions, with differing contents and ordering. A few of the pieces were published in various magazines, and favorable responses convinced Munthe to publish the collection.
It was made as a co-production between France, Italy and West Germany. [1] It is based on the 1929 book The Story of San Michele, the memoirs of the Swedish doctor Axel Munthe. It was shot at the Spandau Studios in Berlin and on location in Rome and Capri. The film's sets were designed by the art directors Werner Achmann and Willy Schatz.
In his later years, Axel Munthe wrote his youthful memoir The Story of San Michele, which describes how he first visited the island and built the villa, decorated with the remains of palaces built by the Ancient Romans which he found on his land. This colourfully written book was first published in 1929 and became an immediate worldwide success ...
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The Story of San Michele – Axel Munthe; Nine Hours to Rama – Stanley Wolpert; Watchers at the Pond – Franklin Russell; Volume 50 – Summer. The Tuntsa – Teppo Turen with Elizabeth Maddox McCabe; Youngblood Hawke – Herman Wouk "Carol" (The Blood of the Lamb) – Peter De Vries; Since You Ask Me – Ann Landers; Star-Raker – Donald ...