Pasquale Scipione's "Rovi di rose" Explores Love Against Social Condemnation
Pasquale Scipione's latest short story "Rovi di rose" (Caramanica Editore, 2023) examines love between two people separated by age and life choices, facing social condemnation. The narrative follows a protagonist subjected to damnatio memoriae, whose redemption parallels the blooming of rose brambles at the entrance of a building symbolizing their "sin" and love. The story involves a nun devoted to God. Scipione uses legends and folk tales as starting points to address contemporary issues, critiquing ecclesiastical institutions, political courage, and civil society. The author continues his creative project of spotlighting current affairs through questioning and seeking answers, despite often announcing his intention to stop writing.
Key facts
- Pasquale Scipione published the short story "Rovi di rose" with Caramanica Editore in 2023.
- The story explores love between two people of different ages and life choices.
- The protagonists face social condemnation for their relationship.
- The narrative involves a damnatio memoriae that is later redeemed.
- Rose brambles at the entrance of a building symbolize the love and its redemption.
- The story includes a nun devoted to God.
- Scipione uses legends and folk tales as starting points for contemporary reflection.
- The author critiques ecclesiastical institutions, political courage, and civil society.
Entities
Artists
- Pasquale Scipione
Institutions
- Caramanica Editore
- MifacciodiCultura
- Artspecialday