If you don't know who Antonio Tabucchi was, read this short bio note HERE. However, he was a free man and a great novelist. Today he died in Lisbon, a city he loved as his second home.
I'm not going to say much about him. I'll just use his words to remember his commitment
"Democracy isn't a state of perfection," Tabucchi said. "It has to be improved, and that means constant vigilance."
And also:
“Maybe I’m not happy about what’s going on in Portugal, admitted Pereira. Senhora Delgado took a sip of mineral water and said: Then do something about it.” (Pereira Declares)
Well, Antonio Tabucchi was someone who always ... did something about it, all his life through. Italian politicians know that and I really hope they won't say a word on occasion of Tabucchi's death. They owe him the respect of silence.
Here is a post I dedicated to his Pereira Declares some time ago on FLY HIGH!
So sad to read this. "Sostiene Pereira" is probably my favourite Italian book in the last years. I also remember the great film with the even greater Marcello Mastroianni. Ciao. A.xx
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ReplyDeleteSo sad indeed. I too love Pereira, both the novel and the movie. Unforgettable Mastroianni. Thanks for passing by and commenting.Hugs & kisses.
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