Classics Book Club
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A series of 9 classes, 2 hours each, dedicated to studying, reading, and discussing one of the most significant works of Italian literature.
In the Summer Term – Session 2, the group will focus on the book “L’ora di tutti” by Maria Corti.
Set during the 15th-century Ottoman siege of the southern Italian town of Otranto, the novel uses this historical event not merely as a backdrop, but as a vivid canvas alive with ships, scimitars, and cannon fire. Rather than focusing solely on the epic scale of the invasion, Corti gives voice to the intimate, often overlooked experiences of the real men and women—heroes and martyrs—who lived through it. Through a series of interconnected first-person narratives, she composes a poetic, emotional portrait of the people of Terra d’Otranto, bringing their passions and humanity to life with lyrical beauty. This story resonates deeply not only with the history of the region but with timeless themes that remain relevant today.
Under Mattia’s guidance, you will discover the cultural richness, emotional depth, and linguistic nuances of this powerful novel, while deepening your understanding of Italian language and Southern Italy’s historic identity.
- Friday 11:00 am – 1:00 pm PT
Reading book: “L’ora di tutti”, Maria Corti
9 Weeks
