The Istituto Italiano di Cultura Toronto is delighted to present one of
Italy’s acclaimed award-winning writers.
An Evening with Melania Mazzucco
Thursday, November 21, 2024 | 6:30PM
496 Huron Street | Toronto ON
Free Event
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Melania Mazzucco, an acclaimed Italian author, is celebrated for her richly crafted novels as well as her vast expertise in art history. Known for blending historical facts with imaginative storytelling, Mazzucco has won several prestigious literary awards, including the Strega Prize for “Vita”, a novel capturing the Italian immigrant experience in America. Her works often explore themes of family, identity, history, and art. In addition to her novels, Mazzucco has published biographies on artists, such as “Il cielo sceso in terra” (Heaven on Earth), a vivid portrait of Venetian painter Giovanni Battista Tiepolo and “La lunga vita dell’angelo”, on the life of Jacopo Robusti, known as Tintoretto. Mazzucco skillfully intertwines her passion for art history with her literary talent, making her a distinct voice in contemporary Italian literature.
Presented in collaboration with:
Associazione Culturale Sagra delle Regne di Minturno in Canada
Federazione Laziale dell’Ontario
Università di Toronto Mississauga – Dept. Languages Studies