*L'Olimpia* is a book by the Italian writer Giovannibattista della Porta, which combines elements of a historical novel and philosophical prose. In this book, the author examines the themes of war, art and human relations through the prism of the dramatic events that took place during the Olympic Games of ancient Greece. The book's characters reproduce classic archetypes and face moral dilemmas that leave the reader thinking. The book *L'Olimpia* is a vivid example of a combination of fiction and philosophical reflections, which will interest a wide range of readers.