Dacia Maraini Turns 90 and Launches 'Agro e dolce', a Photo Book
At 90, Dacia Maraini does not celebrate and presents 'Agro e dolce' (Rizzoli), a photographic book with unseen images; sessions in Bari, Barletta, Molfetta and Rome.
Dacia Maraini completes 90 years and launches the photographic book "Agro e dolce" — she will not throw a party, prefers to talk about books and says Moravia and Pasolini were "the people of my life", in addition to expressing joy at seeing young people protesting in squares, according to ANSA.
Meta description: At 90, Dacia Maraini presents 'Agro e dolce' (Rizzoli), a photographic book with unseen images; sessions in Bari, Barletta, Molfetta and Rome.
News Summary: Dacia Maraini, 90 years old and a public stance
Dacia Maraini, born in Fiesole on November 13, 1936, turns 90 and chooses not to celebrate with parties. According to ANSA, the writer said she does not usually celebrate birthdays and that the most important thing is to talk about her own books. In an interview, Maraini also stated that Alberto Moravia and Pier Paolo Pasolini were the "people of my life" and expressed satisfaction at seeing young people protest: "I’m pleased to see the young people in the square protesting," a phrase reproduced by ANSA.
The news brings both the personal milestone — the 90 years — and the editorial launch that marks the moment: a volume that combines text and images to reconstruct the author's artistic biography.
The book 'Agro e dolce' — content, edition and curation
The book is titled Agro e dolce. Una vita in parole e immagini and was released on November 3 by the publisher Rizzoli, according to ANSA. It is a photographic volume that brings together unpublished photos and rare images, with the aim of reconstructing the writer's life through words and images. The work combines visual memory and critical text to offer an overview of Maraini's career.
The textual curation was handled by Paolo Di Paolo, while the iconographic part was organized by Serafino Amato, according to ANSA. The book's format favors the intersection between personal memory and cultural context, offering material that complements and expands Maraini's already well-known literary work.
Presentation schedule — literary events with Dacia Maraini
The writer will present the book in several cities. On the anniversary day she will be in Bari to present "Agro e dolce" and there are also planned appearances in Barletta and Molfetta. In November, Maraini will hold meetings in Rome, with sessions at the Acquario Romano and at Livraria Nuova Europa‑I Granai, according to information released to the press and recorded by ANSA.
Maraini stated that the Bari presentation was already scheduled and that the organizers did not initially know that the date would coincide with her birthday. The schedule reinforces the public and cultural nature of the launch, in a series of events that take place within the autumn circuit of Italian literary events.
Why the launch matters to Brazilian readers and descendants of Italians
Dacia Maraini is an Italian literary voice with a long career, recognized for novels, essays and cultural activism. The release of a photographic volume with unpublished images and curatorial texts offers material of interest to those who follow Italian culture — including readers in Brazil and Brazilians of Italian descent who want to learn more about contemporary Italian authors.
The book published by Rizzoli and the presentation schedule can attract the attention of readers seeking translations or imported editions, cultural courses, and debates about Italian literature. For those who follow news from Italy and topics related to cultural life in the country, following launches like this is a way to stay connected with the current Italian literary landscape (/noticias, /vida-na-italia).
Readers interested in citizenship, tourism or daily life in Italy also find useful cultural intersections: literary events and publications like this join the cultural calendar that influences itineraries, festivals and community initiatives in the cities where Maraini will appear (/cidadania, /noticias).
Final notes
At 90, Dacia Maraini chooses literature and visual memories as the focus of public celebration, prioritizing encounters and discussions about her own work over private festas. The volume "Agro e dolce" promises to be a valuable piece for understanding the career of a writer central to the Italian cultural scene from the post-war period to today.
Source: ANSA
