Welcome to the Italian Books category on WeirdItaly.com, where we introduce you to the fascinating world of unconventional Italian literature. Discover captivating novels, intriguing essays, and extraordinary poetry penned by Italy’s most inventive and imaginative authors. Our curated selection delves into the peculiar, thought-provoking, and lesser-known gems of Italian literature that challenge traditional narratives.
Embark on a literary journey and unearth the hidden treasures of Italy’s rich and eclectic literary scene.
Government’s Divided Response to Vannacci’s Controversial Narratives. From statements like “dear homosexuals, you are not normal” to “I claim the right to hate,” several remarks … Read more
Mapping the History of Venice, One Inscription at a Time. Venice, with its intricate network of canals and architectural marvels, has served as the backdrop … Read more
A rip-roaring gastronomic memoir from Ugo Tognazzi, an icon of Italian cinema. Translated by Dominic Siracusa & Gianluca Rizzo • A mouth-watering journey through Italian … Read more
Felice Benuzzi was an Italian diplomat and mountaineer who escaped a British prison camp in WWII with two fellow soldiers to climb Mount Kenya with … Read more
Alien Lifeforms and Interplanetary Warfare in Ancient Literature. A True Story by Lucian of Samosata is one of the first known text that could be … Read more
The Borges Labyrinth is located on the enchanting island of San Giorgio in Venice and is a reconstruction of the labyrinth that the English diplomat … Read more
Origins of Romeo and Juliet Luigi Da Porto was an Italian condottiero, writer, and historiographer better known as the author of the story of Romeo … Read more
Driven by thirst, a Wolf and a Lamb had come to the same stream; the Wolf stood above, and the Lamb at a distance below. … Read more
THERE is one street in Catania, Sicily, which seems to be given over to the trade and industry of the poorer people of the city. … Read more
Codex Seraphinianus by Luigi Serafini Codex Seraphinianus is a book written and illustrated by the Italian artist Luigi Serafini (b. 1949) between 1976 and 1978. … Read more
A Political History