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"The Triumph of Death" is a complex and richly symbolic novel that delves into themes of mortality, art, and the search for meaning in a seemingly indifferent world. The story is set in the decadent society of late 19th-century Italy and follows the lives of its central characters, who grapple with the consequences of their desires and actions.The novel’s protagonist, a young man named Giorgio, is a wealthy and disillusioned artist who is deeply affected by the pervasive sense of decay and corruption in his world. Giorgio's existential crisis is compounded by his passionate but tumultuous relationship with a woman named Therese, whose own struggles with her past and her own sense of self contribute to the novel's exploration of personal and artistic despair.