Venerina delta

The main protagonist of the novel is actually the delta itself, and the story deals with the themes of modernization and the destruction of natural beauty. Sandro Zanoto describes the Delta of Venus with great attention to detail, creating a rich and vivid picture of the natural landscape. The delta is depicted as a place of great beauty, but also of fragility, where nature faces the threats of modernization and human intervention.

Zanoto uses poetic and nostalgic language to evoke the landscapes, flora and fauna of the delta. The descriptions are often erotic and magical, which contributes to the mystical atmosphere of the novel. Delta Venus is not only a physical space, but also a symbol of transience and change, reflecting the author's concern for the preservation of natural beauty in the face of inevitable changes.