Who said that the great writers and novelists of history didn’t know about economics?
From Manzoni to Verga, from Orwell to Svevo, the stories told in the great classics contain many economic issues. We will discover them in this new series dedicated to the encounter between literature and finance for high schools.
With the special participation of Alberto Lovisolo, Podcaster and Storyteller
09 OCTOBER, 11:00 – 12:00
The Betrothed
The first appointment will be dedicated to The Betrothed by Alessandro Manzoni. We will revisit the economic difficulties of Renzo and Lucia, and the role of usury in their fate.
Participation is free upon registration at the link https://bit.ly/43DaUmB
10 DECEMBER, 11:00 – 12:00
I Malavoglia
This meeting will be dedicated to I Malavoglia by Giovanni Verga, which tells the story of the economic difficulties of a Sicilian fishing family and how these affect their lives and relationships.
We will discuss important economic themes, such as poverty, the struggle for survival, and the difficulty of escaping a context of deprivation and sacrifice.
Participation is free upon registration at the link https://bit.ly/3ZeizoL
26 FEBRUARY, 11:00 – 12:00
1984
Through Orwell’s masterpiece 1984, we will address the themes of social inequality and control exercised through economic power.
In the dystopian world of Oceania, control of resources and the management of the economy by the totalitarian state play a crucial role.
Participation is free upon registration at the link https://bit.ly/43P5VOl
31 MARCH, 11:00 – 12:00
Zeno’s Conscience
A journey through the literary masterpieces of Italo Svevo and James Joyce, in which we will discover how economic decisions can influence family relationships and determine life choices.
Participation is free upon registration at the link https://bit.ly/43srhSN
How to participate
The meetings will take place in person at the Museum of Saving and online.
Participation is free upon registration at the links indicated above.
Classes that attend live at least 3 of the 4 meetings will be able, upon request, to obtain a certificate valid for School-Work Training (ex PCTO) or Civic and Environmental Education.
For further information, please write to INFO@museodelrisparmio.it.