Gabriele d'Annunzio was controversial both as a literary figure and as a politician, but unfortunately the English speaking world has lost out on the former due to the latter.
As a writer he's been accused of lacking morality, pessimism and misogyny. As a politician, he was on the "wrong side" in Europe's devastating, warmongering 20th century political history. Although he's never been actively censored, he's never really been championed either. "Child of Pleasure" is recognised by some as the masterpiece of decadent literature that it is, but it's often talked about in footnotes when it should be taking centre stage.
D'Annunzio, who came from a privileged background, quickly rose through the ranks thanks to his literary talents, and then got involved in Nationalist politics and Italian irredentism.
you still can't find work---OMG
You got a fast car We go cruising to entertain ourselves You still ain't got a job And I work in the market as a checkout girl I know things will get better You'll find work and I'll get promoted We'll move out of the shelter Buy a bigger house and live in the suburbs I remember we were driving driving in your car Speed so fast I felt like I was drunk City lights lay out before us And your arm felt nice wrapped round my shoulder And I had a feeling that I belonged And I had a feeling I could be someone, be someone, be someone You got a fast car I got a job that pays all our bills You stay out drinking late at the bar See more of your friends than you do of your kids I'd always hoped for better Thought maybe together you and me'd find it I got no plans I ain't going nowhere So take your fast car and keep on driving I remember when we were driving driving in your car Speed so fast I felt like I was drunk City lights lay out before us And your arm felt nice ...
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