Pereat Rochus is a novel written by Antonio Fogazzaro. The story is set in the late 19th century in Italy and follows the life of a young man named Rochus. Rochus is a devout Catholic who struggles to reconcile his faith with the changing social and political landscape of his country. He becomes involved in a political movement that seeks to bring about social justice and equality, but his involvement puts him at odds with the Catholic Church. As...