Dacia Maraini
Dacia Maraini (1936) is a regular contributor to Corriere della Sera. A noted author of novels, fables, plays and essays, her work has been honoured by a large number of literary awards. Maraini’s latest novel, Il treno dell’ultima notte (The Train of the Last Night) was published in 2008.
Updated: 11 February 2011
On 13 Feburary, women will demonstrate to demand greater respect for feminine diginity and gender equality, and to condemn the degrading image of womanhood highlighted by the recent sex scandals which have implicated Italian premier Silvio Berlusconi.