Letters From A Mourning City Naples, Autumn, 1884 (1887)

""Letters From A Mourning City: Naples, Autumn, 1884"" is a poignant and evocative book written by Axel Munthe. The book is a collection of letters written by Munthe during his stay in Naples in the autumn of 1884. The letters are addressed to his friends and family back in Sweden, and they offer a unique and intimate insight into the city of Naples during a time of great mourning.Munthe arrived in Naples just a few weeks after the devastating eruption of Mount Vesuvius, which had left the city in a state of shock and mourning. The letters describe the scenes of destruction and despair that Munthe witnessed, as well as the resilience and determination of the Neapolitan people in the face of such tragedy.Throughout the book, Munthe reflects on the nature of grief and mourning, and on the ways in which people cope with loss. He also offers glimpses into his own personal struggles and emotions, as he grapples with the weight of the tragedy he has witnessed.""Letters From A Mourning City"" is a beautifully written and deeply moving book, which captures the essence of Naples in a time of great sorrow. Munthe's vivid descriptions and heartfelt reflections make this book a powerful testament to the resilience of the human spirit in the face of adversity.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.