Description:
Marco Simonelli was born in Florence, where he still lives today. A leading voice in the Italian LGBTQ movement, he defies homophobia with mordant humor. Though still in his forties, he has published a dozen titles. His collection Will, winner of the Russo-Mazzacurati prize, is a contemporary take on Shakespeare's sonnets, set in modern Tuscany. His most recent book is Litania nervosa (A Litany of Nerves), published by Valigie Rosse.
Brief description: Marco Simonelli was born in Florence, where he still lives today. A leading voice in the Italian LGBTQ movement, he defies homophobia with mordant humor. Though still in his forties, he has published a dozen titles. His collection Will, winner of the Russo-Mazzacurati prize, is a contemporary take on Shakespeare's sonnets, set in modern Tuscany. His most recent book is Litania nervosa (A Litany of Nerves), published by Valigie Rosse. For a full bibliography and discussions of his work, please consult the internet.
Review Quotes:
"Poetry that wins your heart..."
Lello Voce
"The problem is always the soul's salvation; the solution, here and now, is the sublime reality of a same- sex love that's tenderly revealed."
Rosaria Lo Russo
"These sonnets are an erotic and ironic marvel! The Bard would have loved them."
Elisa Biagini