An Introduction to Twentieth-Century Italian Literature

Name: An Introduction to Twentieth-Century Italian Literature
Brand: Bloomsbury 3PL
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By Gordon, Robert S. C.

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Twentieth-century Italy was marked by a profound and often convulsive transformation in both society and culture, accompanied at various stages by war, violence and dictatorship. This was Italy's 'difficult' entry into modernity. The voices of Italian literature responded to this transformation with a bewildering combination of excitement and anxiety, from the loud embrace of the new in Futurism to melancholy laments for tradition. In the process, some of the greatest works of modern literature were created. Robert Gordon offers a vivid overview of the century's literature, charting a series of motifs of Italy's 'difficult modernity' - from war to the city, from language to geography, from marginal groups to avant-garde movements - through a wide array of writers and texts. New Readings series - provides short accessible introductions to European literature and culture.

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Binding:: Paperback
Edition:: 1
Number of Pages:: 210
Release Date:: 2005-08-26
Publication Date:: 2013-04-01
Publisher:: Bloomsbury 3PL
Languages:: Original: English
ISBN10:: 0715634372
ISBN13:: 9780715634370
Weight:: 271 g
Height:: 140 cm
Width:: 216 cm
Thickness:: 12 cm

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