Tag #Bergamo

How does the novel's narrative structure, mirroring theatrical scenes, enhance its exploration of the pandemic's impact?

Di Cianni's novel uses the staging of Ionesco's "The Rhinoceros" as a metaphor for both the pandemic and societal conformity. The narrative structure mirrors theatrical scenes, interweaving fictional characters' lives with real accounts of Bergamo's suffering, including President Mattarella's address and the song "Rinascerò rinascerai." This approach creates a powerful blend of fiction and reality.