From the time that Silvia Ballestra made her debut in the short story anthology “Papergang, Under 25” curated by the writer Pier Vittorio Tondelli (1990), she’s played a vital role in Italy’s literary and political life. A passionate defender of women’s rights, on Monday, May 3 she will read excerpts from her latest novel, “The Days of the Rotonda,” and speak about Italian women’s ongoing struggle for equal rights in Italian society. Associate Professor Grazia Menechella (University of Wisconsin-Madison) will moderate.
Silvia Ballestra's credits are many. They include “Birthday of the Iguana” and “The War of the Antò,” which was made into a movie directed by Riccardo Milani; also “Nina,” “The Second Dora,” “It’s Raining on our Love.”
Silvia Ballestra was born in the Marche region of Italy and has a degree in foreign languages and contemporary foreign literature. Today she lives and works in Milan, where she also collaborates with the newspapers “L’Unità” and “Corriere della Sera.”
A reception will follow this reading. Please RSVP at 312-822-9545
Don't miss this wonderful opportunity to meet one of Italy's most influential writers and intellectuals!