Writing for Freedom: Body, Identity and Power in Goliarda Sapienza's Narrative Contributor(s): Rye, Gill (Editor), Bazzoni, Alberica (Author) |
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ISBN: 3034322429 ISBN-13: 9783034322423 Publisher: Peter Lang Ltd, International Academic Publis OUR PRICE: $93.34 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: December 2017 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Social Science | Anthropology - Cultural & Social - Social Science | Women's Studies - Psychology |
Dewey: 853.914 |
LCCN: 2017027724 |
Series: Studies in Contemporary Women's Writing |
Physical Information: 0.8" H x 5.8" W x 8.7" (1.05 lbs) 326 pages |
Themes: - Sex & Gender - Feminine |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: Sicilian writer Goliarda Sapienza (1924-1996) is increasingly regarded as a central figure in modern Italian literature, especially with the international success of her masterpiece L'arte della gioia The Art of Joy]. This book offers an in-depth analysis of Sapienza's major works, identifying their main themes and central poetics, and establishing her originality and significance within the context of twentieth-century Italian literature. The study follows Sapienza's autofictional journey from the painful reconstruction of the self in Lettera aperta Open Letter] and Il filo di mezzogiorno Midday Thread], to Modesta's rebellious adventure in L'arte della gioia, to the playful portrayal of childhood in Io, Jean Gabin I, Jean Gabin] and, finally, to the representation of prison life and queer desire in L'universit di Rebibbia Rebibbia University] and Le certezze del dubbio The Certainties of Doubt]. Themes of freedom, the body, nonconformist gender identities and sexuality, autobiography and political commitment are explored in connection to a variety of philosophical discourses, including Marxism, feminism, psychoanalysis and queer theory. From a position of marginality and eccentricity, Sapienza gives voice to a radical aspiration to achieve freedom and social transformation, in which writing and literary communication are conferred a fundamental role. This book was the winner of the 2015 Peter Lang Young Scholars Competition in Women's Studies. |