INFINITO: A Translation Marathon
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Celebrating Leopardi’s poem with Jonathan Galassi, Luigi Ballerini, and NYU students
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Dante and Heterodoxy (Part 1 of 3) [2012]
The first two sessions of the International Conference "Dante and Heterodoxy: The Temptation of Radical Thought in the 13th Century". March 8, 2012.
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Primo Levi Forum 2011: Science and Dystopia [2011]
Primo Levi’s science fiction, discussed at Casa Italiana on November 8, 2011.
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A Conversation with Erri De Luca [2011]
The conversation between author Erri De Luca and journalist Silvia Bizio from November 1, 2011, featuring the short film "Al di là dello specchio", written and with De Luca himself.
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Neither Hope Nor Fear [2011]
Prof. Deanna Shemek (University of Santa Cruz) gave a lecture on Isabella d’Este at Casa Italiana on September 22, 2011.
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The Prodigious Muse [2011]
The book presentation of Prof. Virginia Cox’s latest work, "The Prodigious Muse: Women’s Writing in Counter-Reformation Italy". September 21, 2011.
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City and Nation in the Italian Unification [2011]
The book presentation of Prof. Yousefzadeh’s latest book "City and Nation in the Italian Unification" about the Festivals of Dante Alighieri. September 19, 2011.
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Italian American Writers Association On Translation [2011]
On their 20th anniversary, IAWA (Italiana American Writers Association) organized an event at Casa Italiana, entitled "On Translation" and featuring Jonathan Galassi and his translation of Leopardi’s Canti. September 15, 2011.
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Spartacus Between Myth and History [2011]
A panel discussion on the important historical character Spartacus and his reflections upon the culture of today. June 16, 2011
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The Mysteries of Venice and the Magic of New York Revealed! [2011]
The presentation of the interactive books about Venice and New York presented by the authors at Casa Italiana on May 27, 2011.
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Ennio Flaiano and His Italy [2011]
The presentation of Marisa Trubiano’s book, with Mario Fratti, Laura Caparrotti and Marta Mondelli. May 4, 2011.
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Book Presentation: Dante, il paradigma intellettuale [2011]
The presentation of Prof. Maria Luisa Ardizzone’s book "Dante, il paradigma intellettuale. Un inventio degli anni fiorentini". April 28, 2011.
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Margaret Mazzantini [2011]
Author Margaret Mazzantini presented her novel "Twice Born" [Viking Adult, 2011], the English translation of "Venuto al mondo" [Mondadori, 2008] on April 29, 2011.
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