Igiaba Scego Knihy

The novel explores the intertwined lives of two Black female artists across a century, highlighting their experiences as outsiders in Italy. Lafanu Brown, a 19th-century painter, defies societal norms amid the struggles of post-Civil War America, sharing her story with her fiancé. In contrast, a contemporary Somali-Italian art curator seeks to help her cousin escape a perilous journey to Italy while organizing an exhibition that connects their lives. Through these narratives, the book powerfully examines themes of identity, belonging, and the challenges faced by Black women in foreign lands.

Set in Italy and spanning the years from before World War II to the present day, Adua is the unforgettable story of a father and daughter grappling with the implications of colonialism, immigration and racism that have bisected both of their lives.

Nineteenth century Europe an audacious American Black woman decided she wants to become and artists and moves Europe.

Igiaba Scego, eine der interessantesten Schriftstellerinnen Italiens, erzählt in ihrem autofiktiven Roman von der Suche nach familiären Wurzeln zwischen Mogadischu und Rom. Sie thematisiert verlorene Erinnerungen, koloniale Verletzungen und die Hoffnung, die im Erzählen liegt. Ein eindringliches, kraftvolles Werk.

Europäerin und Afrikanerin, Somalierin und Italienerin: Igiaba Scego weiß um die Vielfalt ebenso wie um die Brüche von Identitäten, um die Bereicherung ebenso wie um die Verletzungen, die aus ihnen erwachsen können, und verarbeitet sie in ihrem literarischen Werk genauso wie in ihrer journalistischen Arbeit mit ironisch-kritischem Blick.

In questo libro dodici autori e dodici illustratori hanno raccolto la sfida di UNHCR e hanno dato vita a dodici incredibili racconti che intrecciano le storie vere dei rifugiati di oggi con quelle dei rifugiati del passato. Vite parallele accomunate da un sogno, una passione, un talento e il coraggio di metterli al servizio degli altri. Pittori, musicisti, atleti, cantanti, poeti, registi, fotografi, scrittori (e supereroi), che ieri come oggi inseguono la semplice quanto folle idea di rendere il mondo più bello, perché diverso.