A story, many stories, not only of heroines, but of “ordinary” women: mothers, wives, daughters, at the center of the new cycle of “Storie al Femminile” at the Fondazione de Stefano in Ogliastro Cilento, starting from Friday 20 September, at 18 pm, in the company of Rosa Maria Grillo in dialogue with Alfonso Sarno to weave new pink plots and experience new emotions.
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Rosa Maria Grillo: A Career Dedicated to Hispanic American Literature
Professor of Hispanic American Language and Literature at the University of Salerno, Rosa Maria Grillo is a prominent figure in the academic landscape. She directs the magazine “Testi e Linguaggi”, the Collection of the Department of Humanistic Studies “Biblioteca di Studi e Testi” and the narrative collection “Mirando al Sur”. Author of six monographs and numerous essays published in various countries, Grillo offers a broad contribution to the understanding of Hispanic American literature.
Presentation of the works of Liliana Bellone
Exceptionally, Rosa Maria Grillo will not present her own book, but the works of Argentine writer Liliana Bellone. In particular, she will focus on “Eva Perón, student of Nervo”, along with other reflections inspired by the books “On the trail of Elena Bellone” and “Letizia’s book. Capri’s novel”. This event will be an opportunity to discuss and investigate the condition of women in society, from the past to the present, as well as civil rights in Argentina, women’s writing and Italian emigration.
Liliana Bellone: a pen between history and imagination
Liliana Bellone is an eclectic writer, capable of intertwining historical elements with narrative fiction. Through her books, she manages to create characters and stories that, although deeply rooted in reality, offer a fresh and bold look at the lives and events of the protagonists. Bellone plays skillfully with reality, as evidenced by her warning placed at the beginning of the novel: “Although the majority of characters and situations in this story are real, the text should be read like a novel.”
Awards and significant works
Born in Salta, Argentina, Liliana Bellone has twenty books of fiction, poetry and theatre to her credit, as well as numerous essays. She received the prestigious “Casa de las Américas de Cuba” Award for the novel *Augustus*, which deals with her grandfather's emigration from Italy to Argentina, and the “Novelas Ejemplares” Award for the novel *El libro de Letizia. Novela de Capri*. Her works, including *Eva Perón, student of Nervo*, *Fragments of a century*, *On the trail of Elena* and *Il libro di Letizia. Romanzo di Capri*, have been published in Italy by Oèdipus.
An opportunity to explore women's writing and rights
The meeting at the Fondazione de Stefano represents a unique opportunity to delve into issues such as civil rights in Argentina, women's writing, and the challenges of Italian emigration. Admission to the meetings is free, offering everyone the chance to participate in these interesting discussions.
Article published on 18 September 2024 - 12:30
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