Rossella Serao's 'Donna Matilde' Explores the Pioneering Feminism of Matilde Serao
Rossella Serao's new book, "Donna Matilde," released by Edizioni Fondazione AIMC in 2023, delves into the life of Matilde Serao, a trailblazer in Italian journalism. Born in Ventaroli, Carinola, in 1856, Matilde was the first woman to establish and co-found significant newspapers such as "Il Mattino" and "Il Giorno." A prolific author, she is known for works like "Il ventre di Napoli." The book portrays her as a symbol of female empowerment and solidarity. Antonia De Francesco reviewed the book for MIfacciodiCultura, with initial publication on Artspecialday.
Key facts
- Rossella Serao's book 'Donna Matilde' was published by Edizioni Fondazione AIMC in 2023.
- Matilde Serao (1856-1927) was the first woman to found and co-found major Italian newspapers, including 'Il Mattino' and 'Il Giorno'.
- She was also a prolific writer, author of 'Il ventre di Napoli'.
- Matilde Serao was a journalist, entrepreneur, and mother of five children.
- She was born in Ventaroli, Carinola (Caserta), and moved to Naples.
- She married Edoardo Scarfoglio and later Giuseppe Natale, both younger than her.
- Gabrielle Bressard, Scarfoglio's mistress, committed suicide at the Scarfoglio-Serao home after giving birth; Matilde Serao assisted her and adopted her daughter, naming her Paolina.
- The book presents Matilde Serao as an icon of equal opportunities and female solidarity.
- The book was reviewed by Antonia De Francesco for MIfacciodiCultura and first published on Artspecialday.
Entities
Artists
- Matilde Serao
- Rossella Serao
- Edoardo Scarfoglio
- Giuseppe Natale
- Gabrielle Bressard
- Antonia De Francesco
Institutions
- Edizioni Fondazione AIMC
- Il Mattino
- Il Giorno
- MIfacciodiCultura
- Artspecialday
Locations
- Ventaroli
- Carinola
- Caserta
- Naples
- Italy