Jacques Ortis; Les fous du docteur Miraglia

A wandering narrator finds himself thrust into the bustling streets of early‑19th‑century Italy, chasing a mysterious invitation that leads to an unforgettable dinner with a legendary writer. Over wine and conversation in Italian, they discuss music, travel, and the delicate art of translation, revealing how a passionate mind can breathe new life into another’s words. The narrator reflects on the uncanny kinship between poets, the magnetic pull of genius, and the bittersweet legacy left by exiled artists.

Against this vivid backdrop, the story of Jacques Ortis begins to unfold: a young man torn between his Greek origins and Venetian adoption, celebrated one moment and condemned the next. He moves from the exhilaration of the lecture hall, where his fiery eloquence sparks applause, to the shadowed corners of a park, where danger lurks. As his inner turmoil deepens, listeners are invited to share his restless quest for identity, honor, and a voice that can survive both triumph and persecution.