Dacia Maraini to give talk in Rome

An iconic figure in Italian cultural life as well as a tireless social activist, Ms. Maraini has received many literary awards, including the prestigious Premio Campiello and Premio Strega. She is the author of many novels and more than sixty plays performed in
In the words of Franco Pavoncello, president of JCU Press, the book's publisher: "The anthology offers to the English-speaking reader a meaningful sample of Maraini’s theatrical productions, passionately focused on the rich and rarefied female universe, revealing a kaleidoscope of emotions stemming from the unadulterated and touching vision of one of Italy’s most noteworthy writers."
A long-time friend of
The event will take place on Tuesday Feb. 2 at 6.30pm in the Aula Magna Regina,
The event will be in both English and Italian, and is free. ft