Literary Italy
795 FOLLOWERS
Anne and Jim welcome you to Literary Italy, a joyous romp through the books and the landscape of the bel paese. Join us as we share our love of literature, the people, the land, and the experience that is Italy.
Literary Italy
2M ago
Italo Calvino was one of the best known Italian writers throughout the world in the late 20th century. In the 1950's he set about working with Italian folklorists to collect, shape, and assemble Italian fables or fairy tales. The result was Fiabe Italiane (Italian Folktales), a compendium of stories from different parts of Italy. This week we dip our toe into the life and work of this fascinating man ..read more
Literary Italy
3M ago
Cesare Beccaria, author of On Crimes and Punishments (Dei delitti e delle pene) political philosopher, forgotten philosophe, 18th century influencer extraordinaire, arguably had more citations by the first American presidents than John Locke had. We talk about his life and his native city of Milan. (Also -- James Madison's height: 5ft 4in. ) Enjoy ..read more
Literary Italy
4M ago
We read The Leopard, a novel of the Risorgimento, a tragic-comic story of romance, war, and a stuffed dog ..read more
Literary Italy
4M ago
We read The Leopard, a novel of the Risorgimento, a tragic-comic story of romance, war, and a stuffed dog ..read more
Literary Italy
9M ago
You got horror in my magical realism. You got magical realism in my horror. -- It's delicious! This week, we talk Dino Buzzati (whom Jim distressingly insists on referring to as "Dee Butts") and his short story "The Bewitched Jacket." Then, we longingly look to the northeast and contemplate the beautiful Dolomite sub-range of the Alps. Plus random musings. Enjoy ..read more
Literary Italy
10M ago
This week, we read Elena Ferrante’s novella The Lost Daughter, set on the Ionian coast. We also watch Maggie Gyllenhaal’s film adaptation. Join us ..read more