Thu 22 Oct · 6pm
Ross Lecture Theatre · Crawley
Ferrante's publisher and translator on how My Brilliant Friend crossed the world
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The Department of Italian Studies at The University of Western Australia (UWA) invites you to a special seminar celebrating the Settimana della Lingua Italiana nel Mondo 2026, dedicated to one of the most internationally acclaimed contemporary Italian novels: L’amica geniale (My Brilliant Friend) by Elena Ferrante.
What makes Ferrante’s novel so powerful? How does its language shape the story? And what happens when a distinctly Italian literary voice crosses linguistic and cultural boundaries?
Join us for an engaging conversation about Ferrante’s novel, its characters, language and extraordinary international success. The seminar will feature the remote participation of publisher Eva Ferri and English translator Ann Goldstein, offering a unique opportunity to hear first-hand about the journey of the book from the Italian original to its English-speaking readers.
📖 Love the book? Take it home!
Copies of L’amica geniale in Italian and My Brilliant Friend in English will be available for purchase at the event.
Whether you are a passionate reader of Italian literature, a learner of Italian, interested in translation, or simply curious about Elena Ferrante’s fascinating literary world, come and discover how language, literature and translation can bring cultures and readers together.
A celebration of Italian language and literature — beyond borders.
Organised by the Department of Italian Studies, The University of Western Australia (UWA) as part of the Settimana della Lingua Italiana…
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Thu 22 Oct 2026, 6pm.
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Ross Lecture Theatre, Crawley, WA.
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