Salerno Literature, the program of June 20st

At 17:XNUMX p.m., the "Elsa Morante and the Sea of ​​Writing" Reading School will be held at the State Archives. The meeting will focus on the celebrated writer Elsa Morante, with an analysis of her time spent on the island of Procida. Gea Finelli, author of "Nel mare di Elsa" (Nutrimenti), will discuss the topic alongside Filippo La Porta, who will moderate the seminar. The seminar will explore the reasons for and timing of Morante's stay on Procida, as well as the influences derived from her encounters and experiences on the island, which inspired her masterpiece, "Arturo's Island."

Meeting on Lucretius

At 18.30:XNUMX pm, in the Church of the Addolorata, "Classica Lucrezio Mon Ami" will be held, a discussion with Ivano Dionigi, author of "The Apocalypse of Lucretius" (Raffaello Cortina). Hosted by Gennaro Carillo, the event will explore Lucretius's revolutionary teachings on politics, religion, and love, which he considered fundamentally mental constructs and sources of alienation. The importance of "natural science" in Lucretius's vision will be highlighted, revealing how his thought influenced European culture.

Historical Discussion on Anti-Fascism in Italy

Also at 18.30:1919 pm, but at Palazzo Fruscione, Simona Colarizi will present her book "La resistenza lunga. Storia dell'antifascismo 1945-1919" (Laterza), which explores the long resistance to fascism in Italy, from its birth in XNUMX, through clandestinity and exile, to the armed partisan struggle during World War II. Piero Cavallo will lead the discussion.

Metamorphosis of the Enterprise

At 19:XNUMX PM, at the Diocesan Museum, the meeting "Views of the Current World / Economy, Metamorphosis of Business" will explore business literature and its importance for a new vision of sustainable development. Participants will include Antonio Ferraioli, Andrea Prete, and Vincenzo Boccia, moderated by Nicola Saldutti. The Business Literature Award will follow, featuring finalist Simona Baldelli and author Sebastiano Mondadori.

Event for Kids

The program at 19 pm in the Matteotti space includes "Spazio Ragazzi Il Libro si fa in Quattro," a discussion with Davide Calì, author of "Un lavoro facile facile" (Biancoenero), moderated by Daria Limatola. This narrative, set in a modern suburb, blends humor and reflection through the story of two friends and a zoo rhinoceros.

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Philosophy of Living

At 19.30:XNUMX pm at the Church of the Addolorata, a meeting with Maurizio Ferraris, author of "Learning to Live" (Laterza), moderated by Gennaro Carillo, will offer a philosophical reflection on existence and the experiences that shape us, also inspired by literary figures such as Montaigne and Hemingway.

Literary Discussions

At 19.30:19.30 pm at Palazzo Fruscione, Andrea Piva will discuss his novel "The Eternal Girl" (Bompiani) with Corrado De Rosa. At XNUMX:XNUMX pm at the Arco Catalano, Guido Vitiello will present "Happy Reading: Conversations with Marcel Proust on the Art of Reading" (Il Saggiatore) with Massimo Adinolfi.

Salerno Book of Europe Award

At 20.15pm at the Duomo, Pierre Adrian, AK Blakemore and Raphaela Edelbauer will discuss their shortlisted works, moderated by Daria Limatola, in a celebration of contemporary European fiction.

Evening Meetings

At 20.30:XNUMX p.m., several overlapping events will take place: Alessandro Vanoli on "The Invention of the West" (Laterza) at the Diocesan Museum, Luca Crescenzi and Francesco Fiorentino in conversation about Kafka at the Church of the Addolorata, and a discussion with Alessandra Carati on "Rosy" (Mondadori) at Palazzo Fruscione. The evening will conclude with Vladimiro Bottone presenting "The Weight of Blood" (Solferino) at the Arco Catalano.

Readings and Cinema

At 21.30:22 pm at the Arco Catalano, a meeting/reading with Ida Travi will offer an immersive experience in her poetic world. Simultaneously, Ilaria Gaspari will present "La fama" (Guanda) at the Duomo. Finally, at XNUMX pm, Michael Haneke's film "Das Schloss" will be screened at the Virtual Museum of the Salerno Medical School, introduced by Peppe D'Antonio. This eventful day promises to satisfy enthusiasts of various disciplines, offering a wealth of food for thought and exploration.