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Focusing on the representation of the 'three wars' within Resistance culture from 1945 to today, the book offers a groundbreaking analysis that merges historical and cultural perspectives. Author Philip Cooke addresses the shortcomings in both historical interpretations of literary texts and the limited historical context considered by literary critics. By examining works by authors like Calvino and Vittorini, as well as films like Paisà, the book enriches the understanding of a pivotal era in Italian history and culture.
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The Legacy of the Italian Resistance, Philip Cooke
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- Released
- 2011
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- Title
- The Legacy of the Italian Resistance
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Philip Cooke
- Publisher
- Palgrave MacMillan
- Released
- 2011
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 263
- ISBN13
- 9781349295661
- Category
- Social sciences, History, World history
- Description
- Focusing on the representation of the 'three wars' within Resistance culture from 1945 to today, the book offers a groundbreaking analysis that merges historical and cultural perspectives. Author Philip Cooke addresses the shortcomings in both historical interpretations of literary texts and the limited historical context considered by literary critics. By examining works by authors like Calvino and Vittorini, as well as films like Paisà, the book enriches the understanding of a pivotal era in Italian history and culture.