A story full of future significance is that of the Land Reclamation Consortium which focuses on the restoration of an agricultural civilisation immortalised by Bacchelli's great book, described in turn by Silvia Poletti in her account of the renovation of the mill which served as the setting for Il Mulino del Po; or the history of the fires used in the traditional fish smoking plant at Comacchio.
However, contemporary history takes the stage in this issue: an anthology of women poets writing in Italian and in dialect about the city; a particularly interesting comparison of the exhibitions held in Ferrara in 1933 2003; and a fascinating glimpse of Ferruccio De Lupis' great publishing endeavour.
The contemporary Renaissance of Ferrara concludes in this issue, so different from others, with well-earned tribute to Gabriele Corbo, the conscience of publishing in Ferrara, and a review of some recent works by Ferrara writers, who are upholding the great literary traditions of the city.
The shareholders' meeting and the steering committee have rightly and unanimously confirmed the reappointment of the Chairman and the Vice Chairman. This is a response to the exceptional results obtained by the Foundation, accompanied by a refinement of its operational procedures.
An issue to read and ponder.