Memories and Vagaries

Memories and Vagaries is a memoir written by Axel Munthe, a Swedish physician and psychiatrist. The book is a collection of autobiographical essays that reflect on Munthe's life experiences, his travels, and his encounters with various people, including some of the most prominent figures of his time. Munthe's writing is characterized by a vivid and often poetic style, which captures the beauty and complexity of his memories and observations. The book covers a wide range of themes, from the joys and sorrows of love and friendship to the challenges of practicing medicine in a rapidly changing world. It also includes some of Munthe's reflections on spirituality, philosophy, and the meaning of life. Overall, Memories and Vagaries offers a unique and intimate glimpse into the mind and heart of a remarkable individual, whose life and work continue to inspire readers to this day.1930. More sketches and stories from the author of The Story of San Michele. Readers of that book will come across several old acquaintances in this volume, all in their same old clothes, for they have nothing else to put on their backs. My friend Archangelo Fusco, the street-sweeper of Quartier Montparnasse; the Salvatore family; Don Gaetano, the organ-grinder with his shivering monkey; and others. Contents: For Those Who Love Music; Toys from the Paris Horizon; Monsieur Alfredo; Italy in Paris; Raffaella; Mont Blanc, King of the Mountains; Menagerie; Zoology; A Cry in the Wilderness; Political Agitations in Capri; The Dogs in Capri; Soeur Philomene; When Tappio was Lost; La Madonna del Buon Cammino; Porta San Paolo; and Instead of a Preface. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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.