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Italian literary evening: Elisa Valmorbida
An all-levels English-language Q&A exploring Elisa Valmorbida’s novel The Madonna of the Mountains, its themes, settings and historical context.
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About this course
This literary discussion focuses on The Madonna of the Mountains and the ideas behind its creation. Topics include the female protagonist, the role of women, the novel’s style and settings, and the author’s connections with Italy. The conversation also considers the historical discoveries that informed the writing. Delivered as a question-and-answer session with the author and Roberto Minardi, the event allows attendees to ask questions and raise further aspects of the book for discussion.
What you'll learn
- Identify key themes, characters, settings and stylistic features in The Madonna of the Mountains.
- Explain aspects of the author’s inspiration and the historical and cultural context explored through the novel.
Is this course right for you?
The event is listed as suitable for all levels and is conducted entirely in English. It is structured around a literary conversation and question-and-answer session, with opportunities for attendees to contribute questions.
- Conducted entirely in English.
- Includes a question-and-answer format with the author.


