Giovanni Drogo is a fictional character from the novel "The Tartar Steppe" written by Dino Buzzati. He is a young Italian officer who is assigned to a remote fortress, known as Fort Bastiani, on the edge of a vast desert. Drogo's initial excitement about his military career soon turns into disillusionment as he confronts the monotony and isolation of his new post. Throughout the story, Drogo grapples with themes of time, purpose, and the human condition. His experiences at the fortress reflect a deeper existential struggle, as he waits for a battle that may never come, symbolizing the search for meaning in life.