Alessandro Perissinotto: Sanremo Casino’s Literary Tuesday
- A literary event will take place at the teatro dell'Opera del Casino di sanremo.
- On March 26, a "Literary Tuesday" event will feature a university writer and teacher.
- The new novel sheds light on a dramatic and little-known event in Italian history: the massacre of dec.
Literary Event to feature Novelist
Table of Contents
- Literary Event to feature Novelist
- Literary Event Featuring novelist at Teatro dell’Opera del Casino di Sanremo: A Q&A
- What is the “Literary Tuesday” Event?
- Who is the Featured Author at the Event?
- What is “The War of the Crossbar” About?
- How Can I Attend the event?
- Where and When Does the Event Take Place?
- Who is the Author of “The War of the Crossbar”?
- what Other Works Has the Author Written?
- What Happens After the Event with the Author?
- Summary of Key Data
A literary event will take place at the teatro dell’Opera del Casino di sanremo.
On March 26, a “Literary Tuesday” event will feature a university writer and teacher. During the meeting, the author will present their latest novel, The War of the Crossbar
(Mondadori), offering attendees a reading. Admission is free, with seating available on a first-come, first-served basis.
The War of the Crossbar
: A Novel Intertwining History and Memory
The new novel sheds light on a dramatic and little-known event in Italian history: the massacre of dec. 18, 1922.On that day, the national fascist party, newly in power, committed one of its first acts of political violence, resulting in the deaths of approximately 30 opponents.Among them was worker Pietro Ferrero, who was brutally dragged through the streets of Turin.
The plot of The War of the Crossbar
revolves around these tragic events and their consequences for a family of small industrialists. Narrated by the last descendant, now an 80-year-old, this family saga explores the deep divisions between fascists and anti-fascists that shaped the family’s destiny, turning it into a battleground.
The novel unfolds in lesser-known historical settings: a female asylum,concentration camps in southern France,and areas of Turin bombed during World War II. The author skillfully interweaves the past and present, using literature to combat oblivion and restore forgotten events to collective memory.
Born in Turin in 1964, the author is a storytelling teacher at the University of Turin and a prolific writer. They debuted in 1997 with the crime novel The Year Rosetta Was Killed
(Sellerio) and has since published numerous works across various literary genres.
Notable works include:
- Sow the Wind (2012, Piemme)
- The Faults of the Fathers (2013, finalist at the strega Prize)
- The silence of the Hill (2019, mondadori, winner of the Lattes Grinzane International Award)
- The Legal Thriller series starring Giacomo meroni (Class Dinner, 2022, and The Prodigal Son, 2023).
The author’s books have been translated into numerous languages.
Upcoming Literary Event
Following the event with the author, “Literary Tuesdays” will continue April 1 with Daniele Biello, author of the essay The Puzzle. The Uncertain Game of War Between Institution and Perception
(The Sail). Admission to this event is also free, with seating available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Literary Event Featuring novelist at Teatro dell’Opera del Casino di Sanremo: A Q&A
What is the “Literary Tuesday” Event?
The “Literary Tuesday” event is a literary gathering held on March 26th at the Teatro dell’Opera del Casino di Sanremo. This event is a platform to showcase authors and their works, providing attendees with a chance to engage with literature and learn about the creative process.
The event features a university writer and teacher.The author will present their latest novel, “The War of the Crossbar” (Mondadori), offering attendees a reading from the book. This provides readers with the opportunity to hear the author’s voice and gain a deeper understanding of the novel’s themes and narrative.
What is “The War of the Crossbar” About?
“The War of the Crossbar” delves into a dramatic and little-known event in Italian history: the massacre of December 18, 1922. On that day, Italy’s National Fascist Party, newly in power, committed one of its first acts of political violence, resulting in the deaths of approximately 30 opponents. The novel revolves around these tragic events, exploring their consequences for a family of small industrialists.
The narrative is told through the eyes of the last descendant, now 80 years old, and explores the divisions between fascists and anti-fascists that shaped the family’s destiny. The plot unfolds in lesser-known past settings: a female asylum, concentration camps in southern France, and areas of Turin bombed during World War II. The author skillfully interweaves the past and the present, using literature to combat oblivion and restore forgotten events to collective memory.
How Can I Attend the event?
Admission to the “Literary Tuesday” event is free. However, seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Where and When Does the Event Take Place?
The event will be held on March 26th at the Teatro dell’Opera del Casino di Sanremo.
The author, born in Turin in 1964, is a storytelling teacher at the University of Turin. Thay debuted in 1997 with the crime novel “The Year Rosetta Was Killed” (Sellerio) and has as published numerous works across various literary genres.
The author is a prolific writer with a diverse body of work. Some of their notable publications include:
“Sow the Wind” (2012, Piemme)
“The Faults of the Fathers” (2013, Finalist at the Strega Prize)
“The Silence of the Hill” (2019, Mondadori, Winner of the Lattes Grinzane International Award)
the legal thriller series starring Giacomo Meroni (“Class Dinner”, 2022, and “The Prodigal Son”, 2023).
Following the event with the author, “Literary Tuesdays” will continue on April 1st with Daniele Biello, author of the essay “The Puzzle. The Uncertain Game of War Between Institution and Perception.” Admission to this event is also free, and seating is on a first-come, first-served basis.
Summary of Key Data
| Feature | Details |
| ——————- | —————————————————- |
| Event | Literary Tuesday |
| Date | March 26 |
| Location | Teatro dell’Opera del Casino di Sanremo |
| Featured Author | university Writer & Teacher |
| Novel | “The War of the Crossbar” |
| Admission | Free (First-come,first-served) |
| Next Event | april 1st with Daniele Biello,author of “The Puzzle” |