Irish Literature in Italy in the Era of the World Wars

This book explores how Irish literature was disseminated and understood in Italy during the first half of the 20th century, focusing on the construction of different images of Ireland and the wavering understanding of Irish culture. It utilizes books, articles, translations, and archival material to analyze the Italian responses to Irish writers and their presence in the Italian publishing field.

Format: Hardback
Length: 304 pages
Publication date: 15 December 2021
Publisher: Springer Nature Switzerland AG

This comprehensive book delves into the intricate dynamics of the dissemination and enhanced comprehension of Irish literature in Italy during the first half of the twentieth century. This period played a pivotal role in the nation-building endeavors of both countries. Antonio Bibbò, in his insightful exploration, unveils the diverse images of Ireland that permeated Italian society, particularly in the realms of political and cultural discourse. He meticulously examines the arduous process of establishing an Irish literary canon in Italy, drawing upon a wealth of books, articles, pamphlets, anthologies, literary histories, and propaganda produced in Italy. The core of this analysis revolves around translations of texts by Irish writers, as well as archival material sourced from writers, publishers, cultural and political institutions. Bibbò compellingly argues that the construction of diverse and often conflicting notions of Ireland in Italy, coupled with a fluctuating understanding of the unique essence of Irish culture, significantly shaped the Italian responses to Irish writers and their presence within the Italian publishing field. By offering valuable insights into transnational aspects of canon formation, reception studies, and Italian cultural studies, this book makes a significant contribution to the ongoing discourse in these fields.

Weight: 575g
Dimension: 210 x 148 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783030835859
Edition number: 1st ed. 2022