Hesse Now - Una biblioteca della letteratura universale
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In 1929, from his residence in Montagnola, Nobel Prize–winning poet and painter Hermann Hesse published the small volume “A Library of World Literature”.
In 1929, from his residence in Montagnola, Nobel Prize–winning poet and painter Hermann Hesse published the small volume “A Library of World Literature”. In it, he outlined a personal selection of essential works, carefully chosen over the years, and offered practical advice on how to create one’s own library. Almost a century later, the literary landscape has changed profoundly: voices that long went unheard are now emerging – women writers, marginalized communities, indigenous cultures. This evolution raises a crucial question: what would a library of world literature look like today? Which works should be included – and which perhaps no longer? What criteria should guide us in rethinking the canon?
In this inspiring encounter, poet and philosopher Stella N’Djoku will take the audience on a journey through books that have left a deep impression on her. With each new edition of “Hesse Now – Una biblioteca della letteratura universale”, Hesse’s library is symbolically expanded with titles that reflect the transformations of our time.
With the following guests: Rosy Nervi, Jamileh Amini, Graziano Martignoni.
In collaboration with LaFilanda, Mendrisio.
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+41 91 993 37 70
info@hessemontagnola.ch |
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Via Industria 5 6850 Mendrisio Switzerland |
| Event Homepage | https://www.hessemontagnola.ch |
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Event dates
- 19 October 2025
