Translated by: Joanna Ganobis

Luigi Nacci

excerpt from the recommendation:

In Luigi Nacci’s poetry, the concept of wandering – whether physical, philosophical, or artistic – takes centre stage. Being on the road means breaking free from routines, transcending stereotypes, relying on one’s own free will, and learning to respect all living beings.

 

 

 

Luigi Nacci

LUIGI NACCI (b. 1978) is an Italian poet, performer, writer, teacher, and tourist guide. Since 2005, he has published 11 volumes of poetry and prose. His works have appeared in major newspapers such as Corriere della Sera, il manifesto, and Trieste’s Il Piccolo. Nacci is a frequent participant in literary festivals and author events. He has created and co-founded numerous cultural initiatives, such as the Festival della Viandanza (Festival of Wandering) in Tuscany, the Rolling Claps group that rediscovers ancient walking trails, and the Movimento Lento association promoting the culture of slowness. He travels on foot, either alone or as a guide for groups from the Compagna dei Cammini (Society of Wanderers), most often exploring the Iberian Peninsula, the Balkans, and the Karst region situated between Italy and Slovenia.

Joanna Ganobis

JOANNA GANOBIS (b. 1988) is a translator from Italian and poet. Having graduated in Italian philology (with a major in translation) from Jagiellonian University, she has worked as a translator and reviewer since 2012, collaborating with Italian literary agencies to promote the works of renowned Italian authors in Poland. She has translated texts by acclaimed Italian writers for children, such as Bimba Landmann, Gabriele Clima, Rossana Bossù and Paola Vitale, Serenella Quarello, and Alessio Alcini, as well as works for adults, including those by Pope Francis, plant neurobiologist Stefano Mancuso, journalist and naturalist Francesca Buoninconti, and Luigi Nacci. As a poet, she has received awards and distinctions in national poetry competitions. Ganobis organises literary events through Strefa Exodus in Chybie, hosting authors from Cieszyn Silesia and across Poland.