Presentation of the book “I Ask” by Elio Parascandolo for the June Youth Review 2024 at “La Casa della Socialità”.
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The Poetic Path of “I Ask”
“Io Chiedo” is a book of poems that represents a literary, social and theological itinerary in verse, published by Controluna Edizioni. The work compares biblical and literary writings with events of contemporary daily life, guiding us through the moments of pain, death and resurrection of Christ, comparing them to our personal experiences. This journey allows every reader, believer or not, to rediscover intense human values and deep emotions.
Collaborations and Prefaces
The book is enriched by an unreleased musical track by Massimo Germini, historic guitarist of Roberto Vecchioni and other famous singer-songwriters. The preface is signed by the singer-songwriter Giovanni Nuti, known for having collaborated with the great poet Alda Merini, while the postface is written by the psychologist and writer Sister Rosa Lorusso.
The Presentation and the Event
The book presentation will take place on Thursday 20 June 2024 starting at 18 pm at “Il Centro Giovanile – La Casa della Socialità”, in the Vomero-Arenella district of Napoli, managed by the Association “La Casa di Matteo APS”. The event is part of the important cultural review “Giugno Giovani 2024”, promoted by the municipal administration of Naples, in particular by the Department of Youth Policies and Labor, with the supervision of Councilor Chiara Marciani and Dr. Valentina Annunziata, contact person for the event.
A Month of Culture and Meetings
“Giugno Giovani 2024” offers a rich calendar of events organized by young talents, including shows, concerts, exhibitions and conferences that will animate different areas of the city throughout the month of June. In this setting, Elio Parascandolo will meet the public and the kids of the Youth Center, offering an evening of emotional and personal involvement.
Who is Elio Parascandolo?
Elio Parascandolo, young author from Mariglianella born in Caserta in January 1996, he graduated in European Foreign Languages and Literatures and teaches languages in secondary schools. He often holds poetry and writing courses in various schools in the area. His artistic sensitivity has led him to collaborate with important professionals in the fields of literature, music and publishing at a national level.
Article published on 19 June 2024 - 13:44
