Senso is an Italian
novella by
Camillo Boito, a famous
Italian author and
architect. He wrote it around 1882. The novella develops a disturbing account of indiscriminate indulgence in
selfish sensuality. The word
"senso" is
Italian for "sense," "feeling," or "sentiment." The title refers to the delight Livia experiences while reflecting on her affair with a handsome lieutenant. The novella is typical of
Scapigliatura literature, which was at its peak at the time.