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Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - 'Italian Silhouettes' is an evocative collection of literary sketches and critical essays that explores the vibrant landscape of modern Italian literature. Written by Ruth Shepard Phelps, a dedicated scholar of Italian culture, this work provides intimate portraits of several of the most influential writers and poets of the early 20th century. Through a series of insightful profiles, Phelps examines the lives and works of figures such as Giosuè Carducci, Giovanni Pascoli, Gabriele D'Annunzio, and Giovanni Papini, among others.The volume serves as a bridge for English-speaking readers, offering a nuanced understanding of the intellectual and aesthetic movements that shaped Italy's literary identity during a period of significant cultural transformation. Each silhouette goes beyond mere biography, delving into the stylistic innovations and philosophical underpinnings of the authors' contributions to poetry and prose. From the patriotic fervor of the post-Risorgimento era to the burgeoning modernism of the new century, 'Italian Silhouettes' captures the spirit of a nation in literary transition. This collection remains a valuable resource for students of Italian studies and enthusiasts of European literary history, providing a thoughtful window into the minds that defined a generation of Italian thought.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.…

Paperback. Condición: new. Paperback. "Italian Silhouettes" is an evocative collection of literary sketches and critical essays that explores the vibrant landscape of modern Italian literature. Written by Ruth Shepard Phelps, a dedicated scholar of Italian culture, this work provides intimate portraits of several of the most influential writers and poets of the early 20th century. Through a series of insightful profiles, Phelps examines the lives and works of figures such as Giosue Carducci, Giovanni Pascoli, Gabriele D'Annunzio, and Giovanni Papini, among others.The volume serves as a bridge for English-speaking readers, offering a nuanced understanding of the intellectual and aesthetic movements that shaped Italy's literary identity during a period of significant cultural transformation. Each silhouette goes beyond mere biography, delving into the stylistic innovations and philosophical underpinnings of the authors' contributions to poetry and prose. From the patriotic fervor of the post-Risorgimento era to the burgeoning modernism of the new century, "Italian Silhouettes" captures the spirit of a nation in literary transition. This collection remains a valuable resource for students of Italian studies and enthusiasts of European literary history, providing a thoughtful window into the minds that defined a generation of Italian thought.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.…