In Italy Unveiled - A Journey in Poetry, celebrated Australian poet Luke Whitington (pictured below) brings us his latest collection of poems - a tribute to Italy and twenty years of life he spent there.

Through his indelible longing, expressed in his extraordinary poetry, he takes us on a unique and intimate journey through Italy. His poetry is a bridge between cultures.

Hosted by Manning Clark House, Italy Unveiled will be launched in conversation with distinguished Australian poet, environmentalist, and Canberra treasure Mark O'Connor OAM, together with poetry readings in original English by Luke Whitington and in Italian by translator and writer Michael Curtotti.

Members: $15.00

General Admission: $20.00

Concession: (Government support and full-time students) $15.00

Please join us as Enrico Mercuri presents on his translation of Dante’s Inferno. Enrico is the Australian born son of Italian migrants who has had significant exposure to Italian culture here and in travel to Italy. Amongst other roles (Taxation Law practitioner, Level E academic), Enrico is passionate about Italian literature and culture. He has expressed his passion by translating this most famous of Dante’s writings.

Hosted by Manning Clark House. Refreshments will be served.

Members: $15.00

General Admission: $20.00

Concession: (Government support and full-time students) $15.00