Procida hosts Valeria Parrella for SFINGI festival launch

Author Valeria Parrella opened the SFINGI literary festival in Procida with the presentation of her new novel, ‘La ragazzina’, published by Feltrinelli. The event took place at the Marina di Procida, featuring a dialogue between Parrella and Elisabetta Montaldo.

The novel focuses on a humanized portrayal of Joan of Arc, presenting her not just as a historical saint or warrior, but as a determined young woman challenging the power structures and social expectations of her time. The discussion explored themes of faith, truth, history, and the courage to maintain individual identity against societal pressure.