The Tumult of Bologna
The Tumult of Bologna () is a historical fiction monologue by Italian writer Dario Fo. Synopsis As summarised by Joel Schechter, the story covers the revolt of a large band of Bolognese citizens in 1324. After suffering huge losses in a series of religious wars, angry Bolognese citizens rebel against legates of the Pope and their Provençal guards. The papal delegation is besieged by a people's army that, in lack of other weapons, uses its own excrement. The siege lasts for eleven days, "during which excrement was constantly thrown over the fortress walls". Eventually the Provençal troupes and legates leave the area "under a shower of human ordure." Translations An English translation has been made by Ed Emery. References Plays set in the 14th century Fiction set in the 1320s Bologna Plays by Dario Fo