AP/IT 4653 3.00

The Family of the Feminine: Women Writers of Modern Italy

Explores the writings of some of the most prominent women authors from 1960 to the present addressing their voices and experiences within the family, whether as mother, wife, or daughter. The works of both feminist and non-feminist authors are analysed in their historical and literary contexts. Authors may include Ginzburg, Maraini, Fallaci, Rame, and Ferrante, among others. Prerequisites: AP/IT 2200 3.00 or AP/IT 2200 6.00 prior to FW 2016-17 or permission of the department.