At 5:00 pm, the "Elsa Morante and the Sea of Writing Reading School" will be held at the State Archives. The seminar 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 p.m., in the Church of Addolorata, “Classica Lucrezio Mon Ami” will be held, a meeting with Ivano Dionigi, author of “The Apocalypse of Lucretius” (Raffaello Cortina). Led by Gennaro Carillo, the event will explore Lucretius’ revolutionary teachings on politics, religion and love, which are considered fundamentally mental constructs and sources of alienation. The importance of “natural science” in Lucretius’ vision will be highlighted, revealing how his thought influenced European culture.
Historical Discussion on Antifascism 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 deals with the long resistance to fascism in Italy, from its birth in XNUMX, through clandestinity and exile, up to the armed partisan struggle during the Second World War. 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 delve into business literature and its importance for a new vision of sustainable development. Antonio Ferraioli, Andrea Prete and Vincenzo Boccia will participate, moderated by Nicola Saldutti. The Business Literature Award will follow, with 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 meeting with Davide Calì, author of “Un lavoro facile facile” (Biancoenero), moderated by Daria Limatola. This narrative, set in a modern suburb, mixes humor and reflection through the story of two friends and a zoo rhinoceros.
Berlinguer in Spicy Sauce
At 19.15:XNUMX pm at the Duomo, Marcello Sorgi will talk about his book “San Berlinguer” (Chiarelettere), retracing the political career of Enrico Berlinguer, historical secretary of the PCI. Guido Pocobelli Ragosta will moderate the analysis of Berlinguer’s political strategies and his detachment from the Soviet Union, between history and legend.
Philosophy of Living
At 19.30:XNUMX pm at the church of Addolorata, the meeting with Maurizio Ferraris, author of “Imparare a vivere” (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 “La ragazza eterna” (Bompiani), with Corrado De Rosa. At XNUMX:XNUMX pm at Arco Catalano, Guido Vitiello will present “La lettura felice. Conversazioni con Marcel Proust sull'arte di leggere” (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 pm, numerous events overlap: Alessandro Vanoli on “The invention of the West” (Laterza) at the Diocesan Museum, Luca Crescenzi and Francesco Fiorentino in dialogue on Kafka at the church of Addolorata, and the meeting with Alessandra Carati for “Rosy” (Mondadori) at Palazzo Fruscione. To conclude the evening, there will also be Vladimiro Bottone with “The weight of blood” (Solferino) at the Arco Catalano.
Readings and Cinema
At 21.30:22 pm at the Arco Catalano, the meeting/reading with Ida Travi will offer an immersion in her poetic world. At the same time, Ilaria Gaspari will present “La fama” (Guanda) at the Duomo. Finally, at XNUMX pm, the film “Das Schloss” by Michael Haneke will be screened at the Virtual Museum of the Salerno Medical School, introduced by Peppe D'Antonio. This day full of events promises to satisfy enthusiasts of various disciplines, offering multiple points of reflection and study.
