On Sunday 15 September at 20.00:XNUMX pm, the historic Church of the Annunziata in Casertavecchia (Caserta) will host one of the most anticipated events of the “Settembre al Borgo” festival.
Vladimir Button, a well-known collaborator of the Corriere della Sera, will present his new romance “The weight of blood” on the occasion of the event “A Hamlet of Books” 2024. The author will be accompanied by Massimiliano Virgilio, who will introduce his recent work, “Luci sulla città. An investigation for Matilde Serao”. The dialogue will be moderated by the journalist Lidia Luberto.Article Key Points
The novel and its historical setting
“Il peso del sangue” is the tenth book by Vladimiro Bottone and is published by Solferino. This novel explores a crucial period in Italian history: the years of the Civil War after September 8, 1943. In particular, Bottone highlights the dramatic scenario of Italy, divided between the Republic of Salò and the Resistance. The narrative focuses on an unlikely and “scandalous” relationship between Myriam, a young Jewish girl, and Troise, a fascist police officer. Through this story, the author explores themes of survival, compromise, love and manipulation.
Central characters and themes
“Il peso del sangue” is a choral novel that is not limited to the protagonists alone. Around Myriam and Troise revolve other characters of great importance, who offer further perspectives to reflect on the transition from Fascism to democratic Italy. An example is Guido Leto, historical head of the OVRA, tried and then reinstated as Technical Director of the Police Schools of the newly formed Italian Republic. These characters contribute to drawing a vivid and complex picture of the historical period in question.
Style and narration
The novel stands out for its formal perfection and cinematic rhythm. Bottone manages to evoke a wide spectrum of powerful emotions: terror, passion, thirst for glory and anxiety of survival. The author's ability to blend these elements has led Marco Demarco to define "Il peso del sangue" as a "fiction of the Nation", capable of masterfully depicting the complexity of history and human emotions.
Article published on 13 September 2024 - 12:42
