Dacia Maraini je talianska autorka, ktorej tvorba sa zameriava na ženské témy a zahŕňa početné divadelné hry a romány. Jej písanie sa ponára do hĺbky ženských skúseností a perspektív, často skúmajúc zložité medziľudské vzťahy a spoločenské postavenie žien. Prostredníctvom svojho jedinečného literárneho štýlu Dacia Maraini obohacuje taliansku literatúru o hlasy a témy, ktoré si zaslúžia byť vypočuté.
Maria Pietro sú manželia. Pietro leží smrteľne chorý, sexuálne impotentný, premožený životnou pasivitou. No nemieni sa vzdať lásky k Marii, píše listy, ľúbostné aj upodozrievavé, a keď ho navštívi, rozvinie sa medzi nimi dialóg, v ktorom naznačuje podvázanie, nedôveru, ale aj oddanosť...
Vlak poslednej noci je venovaný dvom veľkým dramatickým témam dvadsiateho storočia: vraždeniu židov v nacistických táboroch a potláčaniu nepokojov vo východnej Európe. Protagonistka románu Amara Sironi cestuje do východnej Európy, aby vypátrala, čo sa stalo s jej priateľom z detstva Emanuelom Orensteinom a presvedčila sa, ako sa žije za železnou oponou. Ide tam v roku 1956, keď sa v Budapešti pokúsili zmeniť osud tejto časti Európy dohodnutý ešte na konci druhej svetovej vojny.
Ústrednou postavou románu je sedemásťročná Enrica. Žije v chudobnej rímskej štvrti s otcom a matkou. Otec väčšinou voľného času trávi konštruovaním vtáčích klietok, ktoré nik nekupuje, chorľavá matka sa trápi v nevýnosnom zamestnaní. A tak po matkinej smrti ostáva Enrica odkázaná samana seba. Dostane sa do osídiel Cesareho, večného študenta práv, ktorý by najradšej vyriešil svoje postavenie výhodným manželstvom. Je v jeho moci ako omámená, no s rovnakou ľahostajnosťou odlieha útokom spolužiaka Carla i advokáta Giulia Guida, vyhľadávajúcich ľúbostné dobrodružstvá. Zdalo by sa, že priateľstvo so starou, výstrednou grófkou, ktorá Enricu prijala za osobnú tajomníčku, odrazu zmení jej život...
A year in the life of three modern women, a grandmother, her daughter, and her granddaughter, living together under one roof, each struggling with love, revolt, reality in different (st)ages of existence. Their interactions are chronicled through each woman's stylistically varied voice as reported in three distinct forms of communication: diary entries, letters, and audio recordings. Despite appearances of conflicting perspectives, in the end their ardent solidarity promises their survival.
An author receives a mysterious e-mail begging her to tell the story of Clare of Assisi, the thirteenth-century Italian saint. At first annoyed by the request, the author begins to research Saint Clare and becomes captivated by her life. We too are transported into the strange and beautiful world of medieval Italy, witnessing the daily rituals of convent life. At the center of that life is Saint Clare, a subversive and compelling figure full of contradictions: a physically disabled woman who travels widely in her imagination, someone unforgivingly harsh to herself yet infinitely generous to the women she supervises, a practitioner of self-abnegation who nevertheless knows her own worth. A visionary who liberated herself from the chains of materialism and patriarchy, Saint Clare here becomes an inspirational figure for a new generation of readers.
The collection features twenty-four stories from seventeen contemporary Italian women, showcasing a blend of tradition and modernity in Italian literature. It highlights the accomplishments of female authors while introducing fresh perspectives and vibrant narratives that invigorate the landscape of Italian fiction.
Set in the mid-18th century, Dacia Maraini's unforgettable novel tells the story of three generations of the Ucria family, seen through the watchful eyes of the deaf-mute Duchess Marianna. Married at 13 to her own uncle and set apart from other people by her disability, she relentlessly searches for fulfilment in a society where women either face marriage and endless child-bearing or a life of renunciation within the walls of a convent.
Exploring themes of distress, exclusion, tragedy, and societal expectations of women, this collection features four theatrical works that delve into the complexities of gender and culture. It serves as a valuable resource for students interested in Italian language, gender studies, and modern Italian literature and theater, offering insights into the societal roles and challenges faced by women.
The diary chronicles Vannina's transformative journey toward self-awareness, beginning during a holiday in the Bay of Naples. After her husband returns to work, she befriends Suna, who inspires her to explore love among women and reject traditional roles. Back in Rome, Vannina embraces independence, shedding her past life. The narrative is rich with sensory details, celebrating Mediterranean culture and the strength of women as they seek change through understanding and compassion, transcending political divides. Maraini's writing is celebrated as a milestone in Italian literature.