The Italian Cultural Institute in Haifa
is pleased to invite you to the first talk in the series:
Book Club 2025 (Summer Edition)
“THE CHILDREN’S TRAIN”, BY VIOLA ARDONE
Presents Shirley Finzi Loew, literary translator and Italian literature expert
Wednesday, 04 June 2025, @ 18:00
ONLINE | Webex & YouTube
Free event, in Hebrew.
To receive the Webex link, please fill out the REGISTRATION FORM.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
While reading the selected books in their original language or in translation is not mandatory, it is highly recommended in order to fully engage in the discussions.
The Italian edition is available at the Institute’s LIBRARY, both in printed form and in digital format via MLOL.
“THE CHILDREN’S TRAIN”, by Viola Ardone | A powerful and moving novel, this is the story of a child born into the dire poverty of post-war Naples. Amidst a backdrop of hardship and daily struggle, the young protagonist is offered a rare opportunity to change the course of his life. Yet, in order to seize it, he must face the most painful of sacrifices: leaving behind his family and the roots that shaped him. Inspired by true historical events, the novel is told with disarming honesty and emotional depth, captivating the reader from the very first page.
- Participation is FREE. Event held in HEBREW, online only.
- To receive the Webex link, please fill out the the REGISTRATION FORM.
Alternatively, you may follow the live event on:
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@istitutoitalianodiculturad8639/streams
The series | The 2025 Summer Edition of the BOOK CLUB invites you to delve into three literary works that explore childhood and adolescence in the Italian provinces — stories filled with memories, returns, and emotional fracture. A reading journey designed for those who enjoy getting lost between the lines and rediscovering themselves in the nuances, atmospheres, and voices that shape both personal and collective memory.
Free online event, in Hebrew.
Wednesday, 04 June 2025, @ 18:00
ONLINE | Webex & YouTube
Photo © Jindřich Nosek, CC BY‑SA 4.0