Il libro dei miraggi

In a sun‑drenched villa of the Italian countryside, the restless Clotilde slips into a lively household where her brother Roberto recites poetry with feverish pride, a meddling grandmother presides with sharp humor, and the curious neighbor, lawyer Dardanelli, watches every gesture. The opening scene crackles with generational tension: clumsy attempts at artistic expression clash with rigid expectations, while whispered jokes about “modern poets” and whispered scandals hint at deeper anxieties. Through witty dialogue and vivid descriptions of a garden bathed in twilight, the narrative sketches a world where youthful bravado meets the weight of tradition.

Listeners are drawn into a portrait of late‑19th‑century life that feels both intimate and slightly surreal, as everyday moments shimmer with the promise of hidden yearning. The prose balances gentle satire with tender observation, inviting imagination to wander through family secrets, fleeting romances, and the quiet mirages that haunt each character’s dreams. The first act sets a tone of playful rebellion, leaving the audience eager to follow the tangled paths of love, art, and self‑discovery.