Friday, October 4. 6:00 - 7:45 p.m. Italian Cultural Center | Traffic Zone Building | 250 Third Ave N., Suite 625 | Minneapolis, MN. Register here. 6–6:30 p.m. — Light refreshments. 6:30–7:15 p.m. — Presentation. 7:15–7:45 p.m. — Q&A and adjournment

Join us for an insightful journey into the world of Carlo Goldoni, one of Italy's most celebrated playwrights. This presentation will explore how Goldoni's keen observations on human nature, society, and everyday life in 18th-century Venice come to life through the intricate layers of his innovative comedies.

Stefania Buccini, Ph.D., an expert in 17th- and 18th-century Italian literature, will guide us through this exploration. Drawing from her extensive knowledge, she will illuminate Goldoni's lasting influence and ability to transcend time, offering fresh perspectives for contemporary audiences.

An analysis of his most celebrated plays will reveal the enduring themes and techniques that establish Goldoni as a pivotal figure in the development of modern theater.

Reserve your spot today to gain insights into his influence on Italian theatre and enjoy light refreshments before the presentation. Don't miss this opportunity to engage with a fascinating topic and connect with fellow enthusiasts!

About The Speaker:

Stefania Buccini, Ph.D. from Brown University, is the Halls-Bascom and Vilas Distinguished Achievement Professor of Italian at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. She specializes in seventeenth- and eighteenth-century Italian literature with a special focus on the Italian vision of the Americas, the literary representation of death, the rise and development of the novel and the development of the autobiographical self in the early-modern period. She authored the following books: Il dilemma della Grande Atlantide. Le Americhe nella letteratura italiana del Settecento e del primo Ottocento (1990); The Americas in Italian Literature and Culture: 1700-1825 (1997); Sentimento della morte dal Barocco al declino dei Lumi (2000); Francesco Pona. L’ozio lecito della scrittura (2013); Lettori di sé medesimi. Autobiografia e lettura nel Settecento (forthcoming).