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Italian writer Francesca Melandri presents her novel

October 21, 2016 at 1:00 PM

Location:208 Residence Commons
Cost:Free

Meet the Italian writer Francesca Melandri who will present her novel “Eva Sleeps”.

Following Eva’s search for her identity, the reader undertakes a fascinating journey through the history of the small region of South Tyrol, annexed to Italy after WW1,and its cultural and political turmoil.

The talk will be in Italian and English.

(light refreshments will follow)

Francesca Melandri presenta il suo romanzo EVA DORME.

Eva, in cerca della sua identità, ci accompagna in un affascinante viaggio attraverso la storia dell’Alto Adige, annesso all’Italia dopo la fine della prima guerra mondiale, e il suo tormentato sviluppo politico e culturale.

In inglese e italiano. Venerdì 21 ottobre, alle ore 13.00
Carleton University, aula 208 Residence Commons
Seguirà piccolo rinfresco.

In collaborazione con IIC Toronto, Società Dante Alighieri Ottawa, Ambasciata d’Italia