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What happens when a new chapter of life begins in a city as captivating as Rome?For our November Book Club, we turn to Tennessee Williams's The Roman Spring of Mrs. Stone (1950), a compelling novella set against the backdrop of the Eternal City.
The story follows Karen Stone, a recently widowed American actress who finds herself in Rome at a turning point in her life. As she navigates an unfamiliar world of relationships and desires, Williams explores questions of ageing, identity, loneliness and the search for connection.
At once atmospheric and psychologically perceptive, The Roman Spring of Mrs. Stone offers a fascinating portrait of Rome and the people drawn to it. The city becomes more than a setting, providing a backdrop for a story about change, vulnerability and the complexities of human relationships.
Join us at The Keats Shelley for an informal discussion of the novella, its characters and its portrayal of Rome.
Whether you're discovering Tennessee Williams for the first time or revisiting his work, we look forward to sharing ideas and perspectives with fellow readers.
Advance booking required.
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Piazza di Spagna, 26, 00187 Rome, Italy, Piazza di Spagna, 26, 00187 Roma RM, Italia, Rome, Italy
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