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Ferrara through Bassani's Eyes
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Giorgio Bassani (1916-2000) was an Italian writer, poet, and critic, one of the most significant literary figures of the 20th century. He is known for the interconnected novel collection titled "The Novel of Ferrara," which includes works such as "The Garden of the Finzi-Continis" and "Five Stories of Ferrara." In these novels, he explores life and relationships in the city of Ferrara during crucial periods such as the fascist era and World War II.
The bond with Ferrara
Ferrara plays a fundamental role in Bassani's life and work, so much so that its imprint is found in many of his writings: here, Ferrara becomes an almost palpable element that contributes to shaping an enveloping atmosphere.
The city becomes a cornerstone in understanding the complexity of human relationships and the historical dynamics experienced by Bassani. Its relevance goes beyond a mere geographic backdrop, becoming an essential component of the narrative plot and the literary identity of this great master of words.
Bassani can be rediscovered in Ferrara through various thematic paths: from Ferrara in the 20th century to Jewish Ferrara, not forgetting the more cultural side, encompassing literature and cinema. His writings have been shaped by the imagination of great directors including Vittorio De Sica, Florestano Vancini, and Giuliano Montaldo, who turned Ferrara into the perfect setting.
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A Guide to Discovering Ferrara through Bassani's Eyes
We present a guide to getting to know and delve into the figure of this great writer through the streets and views of this wonderful city. A series of insights based on the relationship between the real and the imaginary in his descriptions of the city: on the constant reflection between the streets, views, and gardens as they appear today to those who want to frequent them and those reinvented by Bassani.
Many places to explore, each with its own history, from the ‘Urban Park’, dedicated to the writer, to the streets of the historic center where the events he narrates take place. There is also the tennis club where he expressed his passion for this sport along with other important figures. Suggestions to reconstruct Ferrara through Bassani's eyes, discovering its most authentic side between everyday life and literature.
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