Gli Idioti = The Idiots

"Gli Idioti = The Idiots" by Joseph Conrad is a story set in a rural community, primarily focusing on individuals marginalized due to disabilities in the early 20th century. The book begins with a journey from Tréguier to Kervanda, where the main character is confronted with the existence and societal neglect of the so-called "idiots”. The narrative explores themes of human nature and questions societal perceptions of disability, diving into the difficult relationships that form. As the protagonist witnesses these neglected lives, the story questions the meaning of humanity and the heavy burden of existence marked by obscurity, all set against the backdrop of vivid imagery and a haunting tone, examining what it means to be human and part of a society that often overlooks its most vulnerable.