Book Capri Dolce Vita by Assouline

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Capri, a resort island dating back to the height of the Roman Empire, has long been an extraordinary destination full of ancient charm. Cherished by everyone by doctor Axel Munthe, who recommended its clean air to his patients to cure bronchitis; to director Jean-Luc Godard as the setting for his 1963 film Contempt; to literary icons, celebrities, poets and the jet set, Capri has a rich spirit and Mediterranean style that encompasses a wealth of beauty, from gardens to villas to grottoes to people strolling through the bustling Piazzetta , where cars are banned and the island's playful attitude is rampant. Capri Dolce Vita is a look at this legendary corner of the world through the ages and a celebration of paradise on earth

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