Ballo in maschera

Brenda Joyce vividly captures the elegance and intrigue of the period. I'm curious whether her research involved specific historical sources or personal visits.

The masquerade ball scenes were so lively and full of hidden motives. It made me wonder how much of that was inspired by real social events of the era.

The masks serve both literal and metaphorical purposes, revealing and concealing truths. I'm interested in how others interpreted this duality.