Lecture on Dante’s Convivio: what do we eat here? (reading in Italian)

On the occasion of Dantedì 2025, the Italian Cultural Institute presents:

Il Convivio di Dante: per quale cena?

In Italian

An Italian-language lecture by Gandolfo Cascio, with the participation of Bruno Pinchard.

This year's lecture focuses on Il Convivio, a lesser-known yet crucial work for understanding Dante’s thought and medieval culture. Pinchard, a leading expert and editor of the latest French edition (Classiques Garnier, 2023), will offer an in-depth analysis of this unfinished text, which explores poetry, allegory, politics, and philosophy.

Cascio, a specialist in medieval and Renaissance culture at Utrecht University, will introduce the discussion and engage with Pinchard to highlight the work’s significance and its impact on European culture.

Bruno Pinchard, philosopher and professor emeritus, is currently a researcher at CNRS/PSL Centre Jean Pépin and president of the Société Dantesque de France. He will reflect on Dante and the relevance of humanist thought in today's world.