Literary Fiction
An aging American colonel in post-WWII Venice reflects on his wartime experiences and mortality while pursuing a passionate romance with a young Italian woman.
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An aging American colonel in post-WWII Venice reflects on his wartime experiences and mortality while pursuing a passionate romance with a young Italian woman.
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In the fall of 1948, Ernest Hemingway made his first extended visit to Italy in thirty years. His reacquaintance with Venice, a city he loved, provided the inspiration for Across the River and into the Trees, the story of Richard Cantwell, a war-ravaged American colonel stationed in Italy at the close of the Second World War, and his love for a young Italian countess. A poignant, bittersweet homage to love that overpowers reason, to the resilience of the human spirit, and to the worldweary beaut...
What's Inside
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Romance & sex
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Several intimate scenes between protagonists with moderate explicitness; implied sexual encounters and discussions of desire.
Violence & gore
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Recollections of wartime battles with some graphic injuries; hunting scenes depict animal deaths.
Profanity
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Moderate use of profanity including damn, hell, and occasional stronger words in dialogue.
Substance use
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Frequent alcohol consumption portrayed as part of daily life; characters drink heavily without strong cautionary elements.
LGBTQ+ Rep.
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No LGBTQIA+ representation present.
Religious content
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Brief mentions of Catholic rituals and faith in passing.
Magic & witchcraft
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No witchcraft or occult elements.
Occult / demonology
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No evidence found in available sources.
Political content
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Reflections on military hierarchy, war's futility, and anti-fascist sentiments woven into narrative.
Self-harm / suicide
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Protagonist contemplates mortality and death due to illness; no attempts depicted.
Abuse & suffering
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Mentions of war-related suffering and loss; no direct abuse shown.
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