Fra Tommaso Campanella, Vol. 1

A vivid portrait emerges of the fiery Calabrian philosopher whose daring plans to reshape Naples thrust him into a tangled web of accusation and imprisonment. Drawing on a wealth of previously unseen political and judicial documents, the work reconstructs the early stages of the alleged conspiracy, the frantic courtroom defenses, and the personal turmoil that followed.

Beyond the legal drama, the volume offers a rare glimpse into Campanella’s own mind through a collection of his previously unknown poems and fragments of his writings. By juxtaposing the official records with his lyrical voice, the author invites listeners to explore the complex interplay between visionary ideas, religious dissent, and the harsh reality of 16th‑century power struggles, all while leaving the later twists of his fate for future discovery.