Raffaello Giovagnoli

Raffaello Giovagnoli was an Italian writer whose historical novels pulsed with a romantic enthusiasm for the struggle against tyranny and a sharp anticlericalism. His narratives centered on ancient Rome, glorifying ancient revolutionaries who rose against oppression. Drawing lessons from the Italian national liberation movement, his work appealed for social justice and equality. Giovagnoli's passionate advocacy for revolutionary ideas and the downtrodden secured his popularity among the masses.