Vassalli explores the "chimera"—a recurring symbol for elusive truth and marginalized genius. The book depicts the conflict between Campana’s mental illness and a society that failed to understand his revolutionary poetic language.
The work marked Vassalli's transition to a style that blends historical research with deep psychological reflection, a precursor to his Strega Prize-winning La chimera . 2. Cinema: La notte della cometa ( Night of the Comet ) La notte della cometa (1984) (1)
The film stars Catherine Mary Stewart as Reggie and Kelli Maroney as Sam. La notte della cometa (1984) (1)