A global-scale narrative or story
Wanda Marasco, a multitalented figure in the literary and artistic world, has once again captured the attention of readers with her latest novel, Di spalle a questo mondo. The book, published by Neri Pozza, has been making waves in the literary community, with its intriguing plot and thought-provoking themes.
Set between 1887 and the decades preceding and following Italian unification, the novel follows the lives of two compelling characters: Ferdinando Palasciano and Olga Pavlova Vavilova. Ferdinando, a doctor and philanthropist, is the first to proclaim the principle of neutrality on which the International Red Cross is based. Olga, a Russian noblewoman, arrives with a limp that is both real and symbolic.
The story of Ferdinando and Olga in the novel is a reflection of the drama of the present, as they navigate wars, epidemics, natural disasters, and the conflagration of the human race. Marasco, in a recent interview, stated that the novel is not just a historical novel, but uses historical material as a crutch to sculpt with the intensity of poetry and the movements of the psyche.
Di spalle a questo mondo is a theatrum mundi novel, a genre that presents the world as a stage and life as a play. This is evident in the novel's portrayal of the characters' struggles, which mirror the turmoil and chaos of the world around them.
The novel, which costs €20, has 416 pages and has already garnered several accolades. Marasco has won several awards in her career, including the Montale award for her poetry collection Voc e Poè in 1997 and the Bagutta opera prima for her first novel L'arciere d'infanzia in 2003. Most recently, Di spalle a questo mondo has made Marasco a finalist for the Premio Campiello.
Marasco, who is also a writer, actress, director, and teacher, has demonstrated her versatility and dedication to her craft with this latest work. Di spalle a questo mondo is a testament to her ability to create compelling narratives that resonate with readers and challenge them to think deeply about the world around them. Whether you're a fan of historical fiction, poetry, or thought-provoking literature, Di spalle a questo mondo is a must-read.
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