{"product_id":"alterity-and-identity-in-italian-giulia-m-cipriani-9781666935271","title":"Alterity and Identity in Italian Literature: Encountering the Other from Dante to the Present","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn 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. \u003ci\u003eAlterity and Identity in Italian Literature: Encountering the Other from Dante to the Present\u003c\/i\u003e 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\u003ci\u003e Decameron\u003c\/i\u003e, Tasso's \u003ci\u003eJerusalem Delivered\u003c\/i\u003e, Gadda's \u003ci\u003eAcquainted with Grief\u003c\/i\u003e, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Giulia M. Cipriani\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1666935271\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781666935271\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Lexington Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 11\/18\/2024\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 222\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover","brand":"Giulia M. Cipriani","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":46401609269503,"sku":"9781666935271","price":110.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_4ec54097-b2f6-4f71-95aa-bbcbf11dbc8d.jpg?v=1733888105","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/alterity-and-identity-in-italian-giulia-m-cipriani-9781666935271","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}