What inspired the author to set this story in Italy during WWII?
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L'Agnese Va a Morire

L'Agnese Va a Morire
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What inspired the author to set this story in Italy during WWII?
Did anyone else feel a sense of quiet hope amidst the despair?
How did the author decide to portray Agnese’s inner world without relying on explicit dialogue?