We had a lively conversation in March about The Leopard by Giuseppe Di Lampedusa. Thank you to everyone who attended and brought insights about this historical novel!
Below please find links for more about The Leopard and information about our April 24 discussion of Metropolis: A History of the City, Humankind’s Greatest Invention by Ben Wilson. (The book is in stock at Books Inc. Opera Plaza; ask at the check-out desk.)
For further exploration of The Leopard, these are some links:
The novel has been adapted as an opera by J. D. McClatchy and Michael Dellaira. In March 2022, the opera had its world premiere in Florida. See photos of how the novel was brought to life on the stage. Berklee College of Music has a video recording of one of the arias, "I Am Angelica," for viewing here.
Step inside author Lampedusa's palazzo in this Town & Country article.
Lovers of cinema can find much to explore about the cinematic adaptation, starring Burt Lancaster, including an analysis of the film's costumes and their historical accuracy from the Fashion Institute of New York, Sicilian Secret's notes on the filming locations, and an OperaWire article about the use of Verdi's and Bellini's music in the film.
To catch up on Italian history and the Risorgimento, Look Back History offers a 12-minute animated video on "What Caused Italian Unification," and History Matters offers a 10-minute video, also animated, on "The Unification of Italy."
Our April Discussion
On Sunday, April 24, we will discuss Metropolis: A History of the City, Humankind’s Greatest Invention by Ben Wilson.
About the book:
"During the two hundred millennia of humanity’s existence, nothing has shaped us more profoundly than the city. From their very beginnings, cities created such a flourishing of human endeavor—new professions, new forms of art, worship and trade—that they kick-started civilization. Guiding us through the centuries, Wilson reveals the innovations nurtured by the inimitable energy of human beings together . . . Page-turning, irresistible, and rich with engrossing detail, Metropolis is a brilliant demonstration that the story of human civilization is the story of cities." (more)
Details:
Sunday, April 24, 2022
11 am to approx. 12:15 pm
Where: Online. Additional meeting participation options may be announced.
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