I know I do Spanish lit month with Richard, but I was sat the other day in my book room and started looking at how many books from Italy. I thought I would love to do an Italian lit month since reading most of Zibaldone last year one of the defining books of Italian literature. I have been wanting to add a few more titles to my Italian list.So I decide March is a quiet month for me blog-wise I would suggest doing a lit month for Italy. I also like to throw in a couple of films at some point not quite made mind up which two to pick to watch. I have on my shelves from Alberto Moravia and Italo Svevo
Both of whom I have read but neither is on the blog.Then I have read and reviewed a few books from Italo Calvino and a couple by Claudio Magris
Danube is one I want to feature after finishing river recently another book based around a river . Then I also have a couple of books by Giorgio Bassani and Giovanni Verga .Then I have a number of books by Europa editions which is an offshoot of an Italian publisher.
They have published crime novels, lit fiction and of course Elena Ferrante.HAve you a favourite Italian writer?
Some websites and lists
Best Italian novels on Goodreads.
Tim parks five books from Italy .
15 Italian writers who aren’t Elena Ferrante
Complete review Italian lit under review.
My Italian reviews.
OUP blog why read Italian Literature
Europa Editions