Vincenzo De Simone was a significant figure in the cultural landscape of Naples and his contribution to local literature is celebrated through the event entitled “Dialect in the Hands of Writers: Poetry”.
This initiative is part of a series of meetings called “Dialect Meetings”, promoted by the Fondazione Campania dei Festival and organized by the Scientific Committee dedicated to the protection and valorization of the Neapolitan linguistic heritage.
### A heartfelt tribute
The meeting will be held on February 3 at 16:XNUMX pm in the Sala Comencini of the Musap-Museo Artistico Politecnico di Napoli. It will be moderated by Salvatore Iacolare, professor of Italian Linguistics at the University of Naples “Federico II”. The architect Franco Lista and the poet Giovanni D'Amiano will participate. Umberto Franzese, member of the Committee, will intervene with an introduction and some readings, as well as with the preface of De Simone's posthumous book, “I ragazzi di Pizzofalcone”.
### De Simone's literary works
Among De Simone’s best-known works, who received the Masaniello Prize for poetry in 2012, are the libretto for the opera “Luisa Sanfelice” and “'E cunte d''o core,” inspired by the stories of Edmondo De Amicis. His collections “Vierze antiche e nuove” and the story “Procopio Fortunato,” featured in the book “San Ferdinando, Chiaia, Posillipo, storie quotidiano dei quartieri napoletani,” represent his enduring contribution to Neapolitan literature. The “Incontri sul dialetto” program will continue through May 26, with more information available on the official website of the Fondazione Campania dei Festival.
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