Un cappello pieno di ciliege

Synopsis of Un cappello pieno di ciliege

This extraordinary epic of Oriana Fallaci's family is a saga covering the years from 1773 to 1889, with forays into the past and a future that plunges toward the 1944 bombing of Florence. After years of research, the author transforms family chronicle into a fascinating story that blends reality and imagination, narrating the adventures of men and indomitable women who forged her lineage. The work portrays the revolutionary Italy of Napoleon, Mazzini, and Garibaldi, following characters like Carlo, who dreamed of farming in Thomas Jefferson's Virginia, and brave women like Anastasìa, a pioneer in the Far West. It is a profound and moving read about identity, legacy, and family memory.