Mirabile iubiri

Mirabile iubiri: antologie de gânduri și amintiri or Mirabili amori: antologia di pensieri e ricordi, is a bilingual Romanian-Italian anthology by Dumitru Găleșanu, published in 2023. This biographical and memoir volume features prose and stories, missive correspondence, even some lyrical texts, enriched with a preface, a afterword, a postscript and illustrations, all created by the author himself. Translated from the original into Italian by Floarea Sima. The volume is also an epislolar novel, addressing the reader's sensitivity and imagination through epistles and dialogues, thus recalling the classic works of ancient Rome, especially those of Cicero, such as «Laelius sive de amicitia. Dialogus», dealing with eternally human themes such as friendship and love, emphasizing the timeless human quest for knowledge and unconditional love, and advocating honest behavior in both private and social relationships. The book is also a unique visual journey through time and space. It contains 33 graphic illustrations and two self-portraits painted by the author himself, adding a pictorial-artistic dimension to the literary content. These illustrations and self-portraits are an integral part of the book, providing a visual representation of the themes explored in the text. They reflect the author's philosophical and emotional perspectives, enhancing the reader's experience and providing a deeper connection to the narratives. The artwork complements the reflective and philosophical nature of the writings, making the anthology a multisensory experience.