The Leopard by Giuseppe Tomasi di Lampedusa
A discussion of Giuseppe Tomasi di Lampedusa’s sweeping historical novel, where 1860s Sicilian aristocracy confronts Italian unification, shifting class power, family ambition, and the fading world of privilege.
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MoreSip wine and enjoy snacks while discussing books across fiction and nonfiction in a relaxed afternoon gathering. Participants can bring a book connected to any topic that interests them.
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Discuss thought-provoking books on international politics, economics, climate change, global conflict, and cultures around the world. Share perspectives with readers and engaged citizens in a curious, civic-minded conversation.
Discuss thought-provoking books on international politics, economics, climate change, global conflict, and cultures around the world. Share perspectives with readers and engaged citizens in a curious, civic-minded conversation.
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