Literary Review October 15 – 18 – 24 – 25, 2025 - Free entry until seats are full
The Municipality of Este, the Patronage SS. Redentore, and the Gregoriana Estense Bookstore invite you to four events dedicated to discovering emotions, through poetry, music, and thought. A journey in self-care with great authors and artists.
Wednesday, October 15 - 9:00 PM - Cloister of Consolations: Daniel Lumera I Let You Go (Mondadori) A meeting to learn how to free oneself from the invisible weights of the mind and heart, cultivating kindness and harmony. Naturalist biologist, international lecturer, and founder of the International Kindness Movement.
Saturday, October 18 - 9:00 PM - Cloister of Consolations Alberto Penna Males Who Cry Little (Garzanti) The psychologist tackles the theme of male emotional education, promoting a culture of fragility as a strength for a more aware society.
Thursday, October 24 - 3:00 PM - Cloister of Consolations Duccio Demetrio Talking About Oneself. Autobiography as Self-Care (Raffaello Cortina Editore) A meeting in two parts: *Conceptual time: why tell one’s story; *Experiential time: autobiographical workshop with musical and poetic interventions by: Marco Zungri (poet and singer-songwriter) Cristiano Gallian (acoustic guitar)
Friday, October 25 - 9:00 PM - Theater of the Filodrammatici Francesco Tricarico Good Evening, I am Tricarico Theatrical show/concert with Michele Fazio on piano. A journey through music, poetry, and colors to rediscover meaning and beauty even in the most difficult moments.