La parola da casa, Serena Piccoli

I had the pleasure yesterday of hearing Marco Giovenale and Giovanna Frene read as part of an event set up by Jen Scappettone. Two other readers read, but unfortunately, I had to leave before the reading was over. I was looking forward to meeting Marco and was not disappointed. He is a gracious person, and his work is fascinating. I was happy to pick up his book La casa esposta and Giovanna’s Sara laughs (only the title is English). Giovanna’s book was written between 2002-2005; she states in the beginning that it was written after 9/11.

I have spent the past few weeks reading poetry by young Brazilian, Japanese, and Italian writers, and I’m feeling more hopeful lately.