(25 August 2017) The “Antonella Sparpagli” Poetry Award is awarded to students of the University of Siena enrolled in Italian language courses. The commission, this year presided by Professor Mauro Moretti, is composed of docents Andrea Sgaglione and Elisabetta Tronconi, awarded the E500 prize to the Chinese student, Yalang Fu and the second E400 prize to the Russian student, Aleksandra Seredina. Both students received the award from the University of Siena that commemorates for the 24th consecutive year, Antonella Sparpagli, an Italian language professor. The poetry themes are many: the centenary of the School of Italian Language and Culture for Foreigners, the City of Siena, Siena as a travel destination, a place to meet new people, communication, the human sentiments of melancholy, love, distance, and nostalgia. The winning poems describe Beijing, Yalang Fu’s native hometown and Siena, Aleksandra Seredina’s adoptive town. (Red)
