At the Table with Grazia Deledda

About this event

This evening explores the role of food in the work of Grazia Deledda, the first Italian woman to win the Nobel Prize in Literature (1926). Renowned Deledda scholar Neria De Giovanni presents her book "Grazia Deledda. Un Nobel in cucina" and joins moderators Cinzia Marongiu and Laura Melara-Dürbeck to discuss how traditional Sardinian foods — Pane Carasau, Seadas, almond pastries, shepherd's fare — become symbols of culture, memory and ritual in Deledda's novels. Short readings bring the literary world to life, and a small tasting of typical Sardinian specialities lets visitors savour the island's culinary side. The event is held in Italian, offering literature lovers an intimate look at the intersection of food and storytelling. It suits anyone with an interest in Italian literature, Sardinian traditions, or the cultural weight of a meal.