Press Release: Events
'In Conversazione' An Innovative Series Of Literary Talks At The Italian Cultural Institute
Posted at 7:31AM Friday 03 Sep 2010
The Italian Cultural Institute in London is pleased to announce the forthcoming launch of an innovative programme of literary talks.The series, curated by Maxim Jakubowski, will feature 8 leading English-speaking writers in conversation, discussing why they so often write about Italy, Italians and Italian Culture. The warm love affair between British & American and Italian literature and culture is a treasured relationship that goes back several centuries, and this will prove an invaluable occasion to examine its contemporary relevance and examples as writers like Sarah Dunant, Iain Pears, Michelle Lovric, Lindsey Davis, David Hewson, Donna Leon, Tobias Jones, and Maxim Jakubowski will appear in conversation with critic Barry Forshaw, author Lauren Henderson and Maxim Jakubowski to discuss their appreciation of all things Italian. Expect revelations, surprises and intimate confessions! 27 September 7pm SARAH DUNANT with Maxim Jakubowski 11 October 7pm IAIN PEARS with Barry Forshaw 15 November 7 pm MAXIM JAKUBOWSKI with Barry Forshaw 6 December 7pm MICHELLE LOVRIC with Maxim Jakubowski 17 January 7pm LINDSEY DAVIS with Lauren Henderson 21 February 7pm DAVID HEWSON with Barry Forshaw DONNA LEON with Maxim Jakubowski ( specific date in April to be advised) 09 May 7pm TOBIAS JONES with Lauren Henderson Contact: Anna Mondavio Tel. 020 7396 4409 anna.mondavio@esteri.it Italian Cultural Institute 39, Belgrave Square, London SW1X 8NX rsvp.icilondon@esteri.it
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