Il Miraggio: Romanzo

The novel opens with a heartfelt dedication, revealing the author's intimate bond with his wife Lilla and his belief that literature must serve as a true reflection of life. He stresses that artistic grandeur means little without sincerity, and that the writer’s duty is to convey lived experience honestly. This philosophical framing sets a tone of personal confession and moral purpose.

The narrative then places us in a dimly lit theater where Giuliano Farnese, a restless and troubled figure, watches a monotonous rehearsal from a leather armchair. Sunlight filters through a skylight, the soft rustle of velvet seats and the clatter of stagehands create a vivid backdrop for his inner disquiet, as he idly scratches meaningless symbols into dust‑covered tables. Around him, hints of other characters—the austere Beatrice, the passionate Claudina, and the enigmatic Giuliano—suggest tangled relationships that will unfold amidst art, love, and the search for meaning.