San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1925-11-29
D'ANNUNZIO RETURNS
TO WIFE HE SC0RNED

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ROME, Nov. 2S.-Gabrielle OAR
nunzio, the tired lover, Europe's mos
spectacular Romeo during half
century, has gone back TO his wife.
News that the famous poet an,
dramatist, 'the Great Lover of Eu
rope" in his declining and bitter day
has become reconciled with the wo
man he scorned for decades ha
created a furore' throughout Italy
where he is acclaimed a war hero a,
well rs author.
son CAUSES REUNION.
1t has been at least a decade
since the name of the poet has beer
linked with that of Donna Maria d
Gallese, upon whom the king conferred
the title of Princess Montenevoso
after she had married DAnnunzio
then a comparatively obscure figure
But today the princess is pre-
siding over D'Annunzio's household
and receiving prominent guests. To
their son, it is said, is due this ro-
mantle reunion. which. incidentally
adds another colorful chapter to the
career Of D'AnnunziO's already pune
tuated with numerous anti-climaxes.
Learning that his mother was
planning to abandon Italy forever 10
settle in Paris, the son. now about 30
years old. interceGed with her against
taking the step and then pleaded with
his father TO end the separation. This
the father agreed to do and a happ!
meeting followed.
NEVER DIVORCED.
In Italy there is no such thing as
divorce. Years ago D'Annunzio at
tempted to establish a residence in
Switzerland, where he hoped TO OBJ
tain a severance of his martial ties.
But Switzerland overruled his plans.
Later he threatened TO go TO Amer
lea. where he purposed 10 establish
his citizenship and obtain a divorce.
but this project was never carried
out. He obtained separation in
Italy. and this has stood through the
years OF the poet-aviator's wild love
with many beautiful women
as the objects of his affections.
At the time of his frantic efforts
to obtain a divorce it was said that
the wife with whom he has Just be-
come reconciled was most anxious
that he should succeed. 1t was re-
ported that she had become enamored
of a Frenchman and was eager TO
marry him.
Even at that early date % years
ago. at least-it was said that D'An-
nunzio had forfeited all right to have
his feelings considered in the matter
Of his wife's desires. his infidelities
having been notorious. unblushing
and conducted without any effort or
pretense at concealment.
HIS AGE IN DISPUTE.
The age of D'Annunzio has always
been matter Of dispute. but it is be-
lieycd that he is at least 40. while
his wife is certainly not under 60.
At the time of their separation she
was quoted as saying DAnnunzio
was impossible as a husband, and this
has been her unvarying attitude until
their recent reunion.
Madame D'Annunzio was the
daughter Of the Duke di Gallese,
man whose career was almost unique
in its romance. He was born Jules
and as a dragon in
French regiment came with the
French army 10 Rome in 1850. Donna
Lucrezia Altempo. widow of the
Count Albert Altempo, saw the hand
some young dragon grooming his
horse, and became infatuated with
him.
She sent for him. won his love, OBJ
tanned for him n commission IN the
papal army and died within year,
leaving him with a baby daughter.
The child inherited the wealth Of the
ancient Altempo family and died. As
It's father, the ex-d-agoOn inherited all
tie property. and Pope Plus IN re-
vivcd for him the title of Duca di
Gallese. He married again and had
two children, the elder. Don Luigi, be-
Rg married TO the daughter of the
Princess di Belmonte. one Of the
leaders of Roman society. and the
Donna Maria, being the wife
IF D'Annunzio.
WIFE INFATUATED.
When the young Signor Rampag-
letta, to give D'Annunzio his real
name, wOoed her. her father and
brother pat every obstacle in the way,
nut the girl was infatuated with the
poet and she became his wife.
1t was not many years later that
D'Annunzio began his career Of in
fidelity. Peculiarly fascinating 10
was this writer OF exotic poe
ny, this dissector of women's hearts.
his writer Of novels tina: have no
dot but that are full of great
thoughts. penetrating psychology and
he most exquisite Of poetry.
Many women fell victim to his
spell. even though physically DAN
lunzio never looked the part Of the
treat lover. Personally, be was home
" 10 the point almost Of revulsiOn
md yet he captivated many women.
)nly TO throw them aside after he
lad studied their emotions.
CAUGHT BY DUSE.
1t was not until he met Eleanora
Duse. called, with Sarah Bernhard,
he greatest tragedienne Of modern
times. that D'Annunzio himself was
captured. The lives of D'Annunzio
and Duse were linked together by love
md art for many years. To her he
dedicated his greatest play, Fran
,esa da Rimini" For her he wrote
L: she played IL and at her feet he
aid the laurels il won for him.
She loved hiin-she said so often.
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hat he was 10 more faithful 10 her
Than he had been TO his wife, She
snew we'll. But she closed her eyes
10 il. As an artist she knew the ar
.istic temperament. understood it es-
Decially in the morbid form in which
D'Annunzio possessed il.