“Farfalle libere” [Butterflies freed] is more than a poem: it is a tribute to women. Written in 1993, Alda Merini takes on one of societies worst crimes, the violence against women. ln Italy 24,7% of women have suffered physical or sexual abuse by men who are not their partners, 13,2% from strangers; and 13% from…Read more Alda Merini: Farfalle libere/ Butterflies freed
Alda Merini
Alda Merini
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On poetry and words: Pasolini, Merini, Levi, Guidacci
Thoughts on poetry and words: Pasolini, Merini, Levi, Guidacci L’uomo tende a addormentarsi nella propria normalità, si dimentica di riflettersi, perde l’abitudine di giudicarsi, non sa più chiedersi chi è. È allora che va creato artificialmente, lo stato di emergenza: a crearlo ci pensano i poeti. I poeti, questi eterni indignati, questi campioni della rabbia…Read more On poetry and words: Pasolini, Merini, Levi, Guidacci
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