La "farfalla" e la "regina". Profili di donne tra "la vita reale e il foglio di carta"

Abstract

This essay explores the crucible that was the 1970s, focusing on some female figures who – between «real life» and «printed word», history and fantasy – played a key role in uncovering customs and societal dynamics. From Eufrosina, via Donna Felice and her rebellious portrait, we reach Maria Sofia Queen of Naples who – as the eccentric main character of an impossible interview – helps outline Sciascia’s ethical tension through this ‘game’ of fictional conversation in the same year Todo modo was published