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Alterity and Identity in Italian Literature
Encountering the Other from Dante to the Present
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Alterity and Identity in Italian Literature
Encountering the Other from Dante to the Present
About this book
In our modern era of hyperconnectivity, the intricacies of our interpersonal relationships wield a profound influence on our sense of self. Throughout history, Italian literature has served as a rich tapestry reflecting these dynamics, offering poignant glimpses into the interplay of identity, belonging, and the concept of the Other. Alterity and Identity in Italian Literature: Encountering the Other from Dante to the Present embarks on a journey spanning from the Middle Ages to contemporary times, traversing the diverse landscapes of Italian literary tradition. Through a nuanced diachronic lens, this volume explores how Italian authors across centuries have grappled with encounters with the Other. Each essay provides a unique perspective on the dynamic interplay between the Self and the Other through close readings of pivotal texts, including but not limited to Boccaccio's Decameron, Tasso's Jerusalem Delivered, Gadda's Acquainted with Grief, and Ferrante's Neapolitan Novels. From the grand epics of medieval Italy to the nuanced narratives of modern novels, this volume unveils the ways in which Italian literature serves as a mirror reflecting the complexities of human experience. It invites readers to immerse themselves in the timeless echoes of alterity that resonate throughout Italian literary history, offering profound insights into the enduring quest for understanding and identity.
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Table of contents
- Cover
- Half Title
- Title Page
- Copyright Page
- Contents
- Foreword
- Introduction
- Chapter 1: Double Fortunes, Double Faces: De Remediisās Structure of Alterity
- Chapter 2: Mediterranean Clashes: Interreligious Encounters in the Decameron
- Chapter 3: Lunar Otherness: Astolfo, Medoro, and the Moon in the Furioso
- Chapter 4: Teofilo Folengo and His Antiquities: The Role of the Generative Metaphor
- Chapter 5: Shifted Identities and Encounters with the Other in Gerusalemme Liberata XII
- Chapter 6: But Are They in Reality the Same People?: The Molecular Transformation of Personality in Antonio Gramsciās Letters rom Prison
- Chapter 7: Alterity and War: Women in the Italian Resistance
- Chapter 8: The Sclerotic Dialectic: Reading Gaddaās La cognizione del dolore through Hegel
- Chapter 9: Identity and Alterity in Elena Ferranteās Neapolitan Novels
- Index
- About the Contributors