Eboli is known worldwide thanks to the title of the famous book by Carlo Levi "Christ stopped at Eboli", published by Einaudi in 1945. For this reason the bond between the city and the author of Turin has always been very profound.
Levi visited Eboli, that gave fame, only in the years ' 70, during a visit in disguise.
In 1972 the City Council conferred honorary citizenship.
In December 1974 donated to the municipality a workbook 7 lithographs inspired by Christ stopped at Eboli, published by Esposito of Turin and preserved in the town of Eboli.
In January 1975, Carlo Levi's body stopped at Eboli, in Piazza della Repubblica, during the trip to Aliano, where the artist was buried.
They are named after Carlo Levi the art school and a square.
In 2012 è stato istituito it Concorso artistico letterario “Carlo Levi”. It Concorso e organizzato dall'Associazione “Lauren G” e patrocinato dal Comune di Eboli.
Friday 19 February from 3 pm to 4: 30 p.m., at the headquarters of the Association,35 TER rue Gabriel Peri
Free entry. Activity reserved for members / RESERVATION REQUIRED
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