The World on One's Shoulders
Il Mondo sulle Spalle
- Fri 30 October 2026
- Biblioteca Bernardini, Lecce (LE)
Description
Automatically translated from Italian.
Presentation of the book "The World on One's Shoulders" by Giulio Napolitano, which retraces the life of Giorgio Napolitano, the eleventh President of the Republic. The author engages in dialogue with prominent guests in an encounter that explores the sense of responsibility of the statesman and the personal price it entailed, through family memories and unpublished letters. The narrative spans over fifty years of national political life, from the historic compromise to the days of the Presidency, offering a rare glimpse into the human and domestic dimension of a great public figure. The event takes place in Lecce on 30 October.
Original text in Italian
Presentazione del libro "Il Mondo sulle Spalle" di Giulio Napolitano, che ripercorre la vita di Giorgio Napolitano, undicesimo Presidente della Repubblica. L'autore dialoga con ospiti di rilievo in un incontro che esplora il senso di responsabilità dello statista e il prezzo personale che ha comportato, attraverso memorie familiari e lettere inedite. Il racconto abbraccia oltre cinquant'anni di vita politica nazionale, dal compromesso storico ai giorni della Presidenza, offrendo uno sguardo raro sulla dimensione umana e domestica di un grande personaggio pubblico. L'evento si svolge a Lecce il 30 ottobre.
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