Can You Get Frostbite On Your Tongue

Duel Between books, reading and writing

Hello everyone, wherever you are!

is a bit 'that we do not "feel", how was Easter? I breathe the air of my home in dear old island, and I took the opportunity to write on the seashore and redden a little pale cheeks from winter!

These were interesting days, during which I had the opportunity to participate in events really nice. On 27 March, for example, I was the rapporteur - together with his friend and colleague Sandra Ghiani - the presentation in Rome of two books, Dark Sun - 2012: darkness beyond the twilight of Alexander and John Castangia Fiabane, and Orme sparse poetry Francesco Artuso. A beautiful meeting during which they are mixed together and the prose and poetry, arousing interest among those present. Two different books - the first I would say disturbing, the second melancholy and intimate - that I would invite you to read.

And, speaking of poetry, in Rome, March 29 instead, I attended the presentation of the collection Orpheus reborn in love, the great man and poet (who sadly passed away recently) Grigore Vieru . All this took place at the Embassy of Romania, charming and elegant setting, the presence of famous names and the publishing house, Editions Graphe.it. About this event I invite you to read about GraphoMania .

From Orpheus reborn in the love of Grigore Vieru - Presentation in Rome

If you love poetry and the essence of things, if the depth of thought that knows no borders between countries and cultures excites you, this is a book for you! Moreover, still for the lovers of poetry, here is an invitation: Tuesday, April 27, at 18, there will be a presentation of the poems / aphorisms Mario Quintana, at the Embassy of Brazil in Rome, in Piazza Navona. Speakers Professor Gislaine Marins de Porto Alegre, Professor Natale Fioretto University for Foreigners of Perugia, and Roberto Russo, editor of the Graph. They will also read some thoughts of the great Quintana, both in Portuguese and Italian. We are waiting for?

Speaking of books, but this time I give myself a negative opinion. Have you heard of Felice Manti, journalist of the newspaper? Well after 30 hearings, 40 instances of the defense and refused to confirm - just in recent days - the now notorious for dell'ergastolo Rosa and Olindo, he, Manti, continues to advertise his book "The great mistake" which urges us to doubt their guilt. So I wonder: is it really ALWAYS have to write a book? It really is always important to be known as writers at all costs, trampling on the dignity of the dead even with theories already removed from the confessions of two beasts? Or sometimes, it would be more "profound" and intelligent use of that time going for mushrooms and leave the pen and the ego for a while, 'to rest in the drawer?