Being Dr. Axel Munthe – The Art of Life | 1:a upplagan

This book, illustrated with inspiring new photographs, captures the essence of the multifaceted and charismatic Dr. Axel Munthe's humanitarian deeds, adventures and, uniquely modern art of life. It's giving nothing to mankind to not give oneself, was his contemporary credo. On a voluntary basis this philanthropist, writer and private physician to the Swedish Queen Victoria, helped the sick and poor and those stricken by catastrophes in Europe, while being doctor to the rich and famous in Paris and Rome.

The readers are provided with an insightful depiction of the creation of the multidisciplinary artworks Villa San Michele on Capri and Hildasholm and Solliden in Sweden, as well as Dr. Munthes long time relationship with Queen Victoria of Sweden.

New photos, text and one century old photographs by Queen Victoria, in close interaction with excerpts from Munthe's internationally bestselling book "The Story of San Michele", gives the reader a deeper understanding of what it was like being Dr. Munthe - his belief that there is a connection between body and soul, and that compassion, humanity, and beauty makes life meaningful.

Included are selected recipes from Italy and Sweden; Munthe's favourites from Naples, Capri and Dalarna.