A Conversation with Beppe Severgnini

In observance of the 20th Italian Language Week in the World (October 19-25, 2020), acclaimed Italian writer Beppe Severgnini presented the premiere English book launch of his most recent work, The New Italians, with translator Antony Shugaar.

Opening remarks by the Hon. Silvia Chiave, Consul General of Italy in Los Angeles.

Severgnini observes the pandemic as self-revealing, teaching Italians about themselves as individuals and as a collective. In this interactive webinar in English, Severgnini presents his “50 reasons for Being Italian,” the topic of The New Italians.

Organized by The Institute of Italian Culture, Los Angeles

In collaboration with the Consulate General of Italy, Los Angeles