Tomorrow afternoon, at the IoCiSto bookstore in Naples, a major literary event will be held with the presentation of Diego Cugia's new novel, "Il principe azzurro". The book's plot is set in the historic setting of Naples in 1266 and features the Italian-German prince Corradino di Svevia as its protagonist.
The narrative focuses on the life of Corradino, a young nobleman who, at just sixteen years old, led an army into Italy with the aim of unifying the peninsula and freeing it from papal and foreign influences, an undertaking that anticipated that of Garibaldi centuries later.
The Prince's Childhood
Corradino spent an isolated childhood in the Bavarian castle, under the protection of his mother who feared deadly plots. Destined to reign over Sicily and Italy, he descended from a lineage of emperors, including Frederick I, known as Barbarossa, and Frederick II. He never knew his father Corrado and found a guide in the Arab-Norman warrior, the former comrade-in-arms of Frederick II, who educated him in martial arts and meditation.
A novel about eternal youth
Diego Cugia, already known for works such as “Jack Folla, un dj nel braccio della morte” and “Il Mercante di Fiori”, offers with “Il principe azzurro” a portrait of youth and its invincible spirit. The novel is a journey through courage and ambition, celebrating a young prince who could have changed the course of Italian history.
Article published on March 11, 2025 - 18pm
