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Sentences: The Memoirs And Letters Of Italian Political Prisoners From Benvenuto Cellini To Aldo Moro (Toronto Italian Studies)-used
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Although There Exist A Number Of Studies On Prison Writing From Various Countries, Sentences Is The First Comprehensive Examination Of Autobiographical Prison Literature From Italy. Klopp Has Assembled A Gallery Of Fascinating Portraits In This Chronological Survey Of Prison Writings By More Than Three Dozen Italian Political Figures And Intellectuals Including Cellini, Casanova, Tasso, The Martyrs Of Mantua, Enrichetta Caracciolo, Gramsci All Of Whom Were Imprisoned For Their Political Convictions. Drawing On Prison Writings From Periods That Include The Renaissance, The Enlightenment, The Risorgimento, The Rise Of Socialism And Women'S Rights, And The Years Of Fascism, Sentences Makes A Valuable Contribution To Social And Political History.Through Clear And Sensitive Analysis Of Sample Passages Klopp Is Able To Draw Insightful Conclusions, Pointing Out The Rich Intertextual Allusions Among These Diverse Prison Texts. This Survey Of Writers From Different Centuries, Who Espoused Very Different Political Points Of View, Reveals Common Traits That Unite These Otherwise Dissimilar Individuals. A Final Chapter Discussing Letters Composed By Aldo Moro While He Was Held Hostage By The Terrist Red Brigades In The 1970S Is Especially Provocative Because It Places Him Within The Tradition Of Writing By Individuals Imprisoned By The State.
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- Q: What is the primary focus of the book 'Sentences: The Memoirs and Letters of Italian Political Prisoners'? A: The book provides a comprehensive examination of autobiographical prison literature from Italy, featuring writings by more than three dozen political figures and intellectuals who were imprisoned for their convictions.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The book is authored by Charles Klopp.
- Q: What topics are covered in the prison writings reviewed in this book? A: The writings span various periods, including the Renaissance, Enlightenment, Risorgimento, rise of socialism, women's rights, and the years of Fascism.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: The book contains a total of 288 pages.
- Q: What is the condition of the book available for purchase? A: The book is listed as 'New' in condition.
- Q: Is this book available in different binding formats? A: This particular listing is for a hardcover edition.
- Q: What significant historical figures are referenced in the book? A: The book includes writings from notable figures such as Benvenuto Cellini, Casanova, Gramsci, and Aldo Moro, among others.
- Q: When was this book published? A: The book was published on December 25, 1999.
- Q: Does the book include illustrations? A: Yes, this edition is noted as 'Illustrated'.
- Q: What unique insights does Klopp provide in this book? A: Klopp offers clear analyses of sample passages, revealing intertextual allusions and common traits among diverse prison texts.