“Adam and Eve, two extraterrestrials?” by Baldassarre D’Avino – when poetry looks to the stars
"Adam and Eve, two extraterrestrials?" is a poetry collection by Baldassarre D’Avino, published by EBS Print in 2025, available in a bilingual Italian–English edition and consisting of 58 pages.
The deliberately provocative title immediately raises a question: what if our origins were less "terrestrial" than we believe?
The author does not present a treatise on ufology or a scientific essay, but rather a symbolic and poetic reinterpretation of the myth of origins. Through verses, aphorisms, and brief reflections, D’Avino uses the metaphor of the extraterrestrial to speak about the estrangement of human beings from their own time, their own body, and their own society.
Book Structure: Between Poetry, Notes, and Aphorisms
The volume is presented as a mixed collection of notes, reflections, and aphorisms, described by the author himself as his third publishing experience, in which he puts on paper personal feelings and observations on contemporary society.
It is therefore not a single linear narrative, but a flow of thoughts that alternates:
- short and medium-length poetic texts;
- concise sentences with an aphoristic tone;
- observations touching existential and social themes;
- a constant interplay between irony and contemplation.
The choice of a bilingual Italian–English edition makes the book accessible to a wider audience and, at the same time, allows Italian readers to experience a double musicality of the text: that of the original language and that of the translation.
Main Themes: Origin, Identity, and Dissatisfaction
The guiding thread of the collection is the origin of humanity, seen not as a fixed event in the past, but as a recurring question: where do we truly come from, and how at home do we feel in this world?
The idea of Adam and Eve as “extraterrestrials” becomes a metaphor for our own condition: we often perceive ourselves as out of place, out of time, out of context. “Diversity” is not only cultural or social, but also internal: we sometimes feel alien even to ourselves.
In the editorial description, the book is presented as a collection that gathers feelings, reflections, and even dissatisfactions: emotional experiences that, according to the author, can both build us and destroy us.
Among the themes that emerge, we can identify:
- Human fragility, seen as a starting point for awareness;
- contemporary society, observed with a critical yet non-cynical gaze;
- irony as a tool to lighten the weight of existential questions;
- a sense of estrangement from social rules and expectations.
Writing Style: Between Irony and Contemplation
Baldassarre D’Avino’s writing style, as it emerges from notes on the work, is simple yet rich in meaning, with frequent use of images and contrasts. He does not seek formal complexity at all costs, but instead focuses on the density of thought: few words, often, to contain very broad concepts.
Irony plays a central role: it softens the dramatic tone of existential questions and makes the critique of society more accessible. Yet beneath its light surface lies a strong contemplative attitude: the author encourages the reader to pause, reread, and reflect.
The aphoristic form of many passages also makes the text suitable for “bite-sized” reading: one can open the book at random, read a page, and find a thought-provoking idea without needing to follow a predetermined narrative order.
Who Might Enjoy This Book
"Adam and Eve, two extraterrestrials?" is recommended for those who:
- love contemporary poetry that engages with philosophy and society;
- appreciate aphorisms and short reflections to ponder over time;
- seek a reading experience that combines light irony and existential depth;
- want to explore new Italian authors outside the major mainstream circuits;
- are intrigued by works blending symbolism, spirituality, and social critique.
The brevity of the volume (58 pages) also makes it suitable for those with limited time who still want a reading that provides lasting reflection.
Why the Title Refers to Extraterrestrials
The question implied by the title – “Adam and Eve, two extraterrestrials?” – can be interpreted on several levels:
- Symbolic level: we are all, in some way, “guests” on Earth, called to find meaning in a world we often do not fully understand.
- Social level: those who do not conform to dominant models are treated as “aliens,” as individuals who do not truly belong.
- Existential level: feeling alien can become a driving force for inner search, an invitation to ask who we are and what we want.
In this sense, the title should not be taken literally as a pseudoscientific thesis, but as a poetic device to explore origin, identity, and belonging.
Where to Find the Book
"Adam and Eve, two extraterrestrials? Italian and English edition" is distributed by EBS Print and is available on various Italian online bookstores, including digital stores such as IBS, LaFeltrinelli, Libraccio, Mondadori Store, and other outlets specializing in poetry and short narrative.