Modern Italian literature and society I
R Lampugnani
8 points
* 3 hours per week
* Second semester
* Clayton
*
Prerequisites: A first-year subject in Italian, or equivalent knowledge of the
language
Objectives Students will have the opportunity to acquire: (i) knowledge of the socio-historic background that inspired neo-realist production in the post-WWII period; (ii) an understanding of the relationship between literary production and socio-political context; (iii) an appreciation of the significance of popular culture and folklore in this particular cultural production; (iv) an understanding of the nature of narrative and contemporary critical theory.
Synopsis This subject aims at providing an introduction to contemporary Italian neo-realist literature through the study of a selection of representative novels and short stories. The texts will be read in the light of contemporary critical theory, but emphasis will also be given to elements of popular culture, folklore and myth.
Assessment Two essays (1500 words): 60%
* Examination (2 hours): 20%
* Seminar participation: 20%
Prescribed texts
Calvino I Il sentiero dei nidi di ragno Garzanti
Levi C Cristo si è fermato a Eboli Nelson
Pavese C La luna e i falò Mondadori
Silone I Fontamara Manchester University Press
Vittorini E Conversazione in Sicilia Einaudi
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