Cecco d'Ascoli: racconto storico del secolo XIV

A historical novel recreates the life of a controversial medieval scholar, following intellectual pursuits, personal relationships, and mounting conflicts with religious and civic authorities. The narrative moves between domestic and academic scenes and public proceedings, examining tensions between inquiry and orthodoxy, individual reputation and communal judgment, and the social forces that shape dissent. The author uses clear, unadorned language and rich period detail to blend vivid character sketches with moral and cultural reflection.