Eleonora Duse
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Eleonora Giulia Amalia Duse, often known simply as Duse, was an Italian actress, rated by many as the greatest of her time. She performed in many countries, notably in the plays of Gabriele D'Annunzio
Duse as Francesca da Rimini (1901)
Eleonora Duse portrayed by Franz von Lenbach
Time cover, 30 July 1923
Eleonora Duse, early in her acting career
Gabriele D'Annunzio
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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 off
Eleonora Duse
…often known simply as Duse, was an Italian actress, rated by many as the greatest of her time. She performed in many countries, notably in the plays of Gabriele D'Annunzio and Henrik Ibsen. Duse achieved a unique power of conviction and verity on the stage through intense absorption in the character, "eliminating the self…
D'Annunzio in 1922
D'Annunzio in 1870, aged 7
Birthplace of Gabriele D'Annunzio Museum in Pescara
Gabriele d’Annunzio's birth certificate