Filosofia | Il dibattito italiano: Croce, Gentile e Gramsci

Cuoco examines the social, political, and intellectual factors that led to the rise and fall of the Parthenopean Republic, a short-lived revolutionary government established in Naples with the support of French forces. He argues that the revolution failed because it was primarily driven by a small group of intellectuals and elites who were inspired by the ideals of the French Revolution but were disconnected from the needs and aspirations of the broader population. Cuoco critiques the revolutionaries' abstract theorizing and their failure to build a broad base of popular support. He emphasizes the importance of understanding local traditions, customs, and sentiments in order to achieve lasting social and political change. Cuoco's analysis remains relevant for understanding the challenges of revolutionary movements and the complexities of social transformation.

Il romanzo segue la famiglia Salina, guidata dal Principe Fabrizio, durante il periodo di unificazione italiana. La storia esplora temi di cambiamento sociale, politico e personale, con un focus sulla decadenza dell'aristocrazia e l'ascesa della borghesia. Il libro è noto per la sua profonda analisi della società siciliana e per la sua elegante prosa.