The novel is both historical and psychological, being based upon the memories of "Carlino
Altoviti" , the main character and first-person narrator. It is widely
considered the most important novel about the Italian Risorgimento.
The novel is both historical and psychological, being based upon the memories of "Carlino
Altoviti" , the main character and first-person narrator. It is widely
considered the most important novel about the Italian Risorgimento.