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The Heroine’s Journey of Antonietta Gnerre

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What is the best thing that I love about my work?  

The best thing in my work is the organization of cultural events. . For the past twelve years, I have been the President of a cultural event, “Premio Prata”, that has place in the Church of Prata P.U. (AV).

What is my idea of perfect happiness?  

I refound the perfect idea of happiness in poetry, because it remembers us who we are.

What is my greatest fear?  

I’m afraid of relive an earthquake. I was ten years old, when I relived the earthquake of Irpinia in 1980. That evening has been one the most terrible in my life. I have reconstructed these moments in a journalistic page to remember: http://www.corriereirpinia.it/2016/11/22/la-notte-in-cui-imparai-a-pregare/

What is the trait that I most deplore in myself?

The trait that I most deplore in myself is my fragility.

Which living persons in my profession do I most admire? 

I admire a lot all the poets, journalistics, writers, who believe in the profound word’s strength.

Which is my greatest extravagance?

My greatest extravagance is to take a photo of trees.

On what occasion would I lie?

It would lie to defend someone from danger.

What is the thing that I dislike the most in my work?  

I like all of my work.

When and where was I the happiest, in my work?  

In 2015 at “ fifth edition of “Colore Rosa” Festival, in Sinnai, Sardegna.

If I could, what would I change about myself?  

I would not change anything, because I think that the perfection’s idea doesn’t exist.

What is my greatest achievement in work?  

It is my constancy in my work during these years.

Where would I most like to live?

I would like to live at Pescoluse, Marina di Salve (Lecce), in Puglia. For many years I and my family have been there on holiday in my personal house.

What is my most treasured possession?

The most treasured possession is my son.

What is my most marked characteristic?

They are optimism and curiosity.

What is my most inspirational location, in my city?  

It is the beauty of Irpinia Hills.

What is my favourite place to eat and drink, in my city?

In my city Avellino, my favourite place to eat is “Martella” a traditioanal restaurant

And to drink is: “Ultra Beat Cafè”.

What books influenced my life and how?

I’m been influenced by two books, written by two of my dearest friends: La Ianara (Adelphi) of Licia Giaquinto, La compagnia delle anime finte (Neri Pozza) of Wanda Marasco.

I like poetic works of Antonella Anedda.

Who are my favorite writers?

My favourite writers are: Andrea Fazioli, Nadia Terranova, Emilia Bersabea Cirillo, Franco Arminio, Yari Selvetella, Davide Rondoni, Pino Imperatore, Gabriella Genisi.

You Only Die Once. What music would I listen on my last day?

“One” by U2.

Who is my hero or heroine in fiction? 

I haven’t any favourite fiction heroes or heroines. I have got a spiritual reference figure, called Teresa Manganiello, who lived in Irpinia in the second half of ‘800 and who founded a nuns congregation.

Who are my heroes and heroines in real life?

They are my dear friends.

Which movie would i recommend to see once in a lifetime? 

The docu-film “Il bacio azzurro” of Pino Tordiglione.

What role plays art in my life and work?

In my life and work art is very important.

Who is my greatest fan, sponsor, partner in crime?  

My family.

Whom would I like to work with in 2018?  

I would work again with my collegues whom I have met in the primary school “ Mons. Polverari” of Castelvecchio (PU).

Which people in my profession would i love to meet in 2018?

I would meet the lybanese poet and journalist Joumana Haddad. I love her poetic style.
What project, in 2018, am I looking forward to work on? 
I’m working about a new poetry’s book, about a new essay for Sannio University (research project, called “Right and Literature”), about a book corcerning plants life.
Where can you see me or my work in 2018?
I would go in Argentina, to talk about my favourite poet, Jorge Luis Borges and to take part of some cultural events.
What do the words “Passion Never Retires” mean to me?
Love for relations, for ideas and freedom.
Which creative heroines should Peter invite to tell their story?
They are: Wanda Marasco, Licia Giaquinto
How can you contact me?

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