Alda Merini Books

Alda Merini's poetry delves into the intersection of carnality and spirituality in her life, shaped both by her struggles with mental illness and her desire for a connection to God. Enzo Gabrici, her psychiatrist, was the only one to understand how her art became a source of healing for her. Arnoldo Mosca Mondadori gathers some of Merini's most powerful poems, providing an intimate portrait of her life and poetic vision.

"Tu sola nel mio deserto" is a book about the deep friendship and love for poetry and art between two women, one of whom is the renowned poet Alda Merini. Through Emilia Rebuglio Parea's memories, the book takes us into the intimate world of Merini's creativity and eccentricities as they grew closer over the years. The collection includes Merini's unpublished poetry, essays, and humorous verses dedicated to her friend and family. It's a vivid and touching tribute to an unforgettable Milanese poet.

Explore the creativity and universality of Alda Merini's poetry and letters from the 1980s in "Furibonda cresce la notte". This collection showcases Merini's formal rigor and maturity, expressing profound and painful experiences in a significant way. The book also includes a correspondence with the poet-doctor Michele Pierri, love poems, and unique satirical poems in Milanese dialect, translated into Italian by Alberto Casiraghy. With a foreword by Silvio Trevisani, discover the poetic journey of one of Milan's most passionate poets.

Explore the depths of passion and reflection in this collection of poetry, diary entries, and erotic storytelling. With an introduction by M. Camelliti and opening note by Gabriela Fantato, the book delves into the intimate realm of Dina and Mario as they indulge in their most sensual desires.

This book, "Letter to My Children" by Alda Merini, is a poetic memoir of the author's life. From a miraculous childhood marked by visions of the Virgin Mary and saintly apparitions to a rebellious adulthood as a great sinner, Merini's life is a fascinating journey. The author's lyrical writing style brings her moving story to life in a letter addressed to her children.

The Seal of Poetry. The Life and Writing - This volume presents the extraordinary poetic and existential adventure of the poet of the Navigli through her testimonies and compositions. The spontaneity of the versification has deeply affected millions of readers and made Merini a character as well as an artist of words. This book contains her most beautiful poems, from the beginning of her career, and is a heartfelt tribute to a gifted writer.

This privately published book from 1981, titled "Poesie e Satire" includes a mix of previously released and new poetry from the author, Alda Merini. While it was intended for a specific audience, the book is a unique and personal collection put together by the author herself. An additional collection of previously unreleased poetry titled "Le Satire" is also included in this edition. The publication gives readers an intimate look into Merini's creative process and inner circle, adding to the larger collection of her work. The book also features short prose pieces that depict Merini's hometown and the characters that filled her world.