It was also published on its own in 1973 .
Gabriele D'Annunzio authored an appreciation of the Countess that appeared as a preface to Montesquiou 's work .
Countess was also published on Countess ' own in 1973 .
Gabriele D'Annunzio authored an appreciation of the Countess that appeared as a preface to Montesquiou 's work .