
OPERE
PREFAZIONE ALL’EDIZIONE DEL 1875
AI GRECI DI TRIESTE
ALCIBIADE
PERSONAGGI
AVVERTENZA DI CIMOTO AL PUBBLICO
QUADRO PRIMO
QUADRO SECONDO
QUADRO TERZO
QUADRO QUARTO
A weary poet awakens on a June morning in Milan, feeling the weight of a pending legal summons and the sting of his own modest successes. He trades the cramped city for the fresh air of Lake Meina, riding the first train to a mountain village where childhood memories of sunny fields, hidden fountains, and the scent of pine linger. The journey becomes a quiet meditation on freedom, the contrast between the oppressive bureaucracy of the court and the rejuvenating silence of the alpine valley. Through lyrical sketches of stone chapels, wandering goats, and the chill of a mountain breeze, the narrator reconnects with the simple pleasures that once shaped his imagination.
Back in his study, the poet channels that renewed spirit into a daring new drama, sketching ten vivid “scenes” that will retell the life of the ancient Athenian leader Alcibiades. He blends meticulous classical research with his own restless yearning, promising a work that straddles history and personal confession. Listeners will hear a thoughtful blend of poetic narration and theatrical ambition, setting the stage for a compelling exploration of power, exile, and the restless soul of an artist on the brink of creation.
Language
it
Duration
~6 hours (356K characters)
Release date
2025-05-06
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects

1842–1898
A fierce voice in 19th-century Italy, he was known for mixing politics with poetry and drama. His life ended dramatically in a duel, a final twist that only deepened his legend.
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