Motherhood, Fatherland, and Primo Levi The Hidden Groundwork of Agency in His Auschwitz Writings |
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| Author:
| Pirro, Robert |
| Series title: | The Fairleigh Dickinson University Press Series in Italian Studies |
| ISBN: | 978-1-68393-085-3 |
| Publication Date: | Sep 2017 |
| Publisher: | Fairleigh Dickinson University Press
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| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | USD $105.00 |
Book Description:
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The book is an against-the-grain study of Primo Levi's lifelong concerns about agency, both personal and political. It moves from fresh readings of his lesser-known short story and novels to a major reinterpretation of the testimonial works at the center of his legacy.
The book is an against-the-grain study of Primo Levi's lifelong concerns about agency, both personal and political. It moves from fresh readings of his lesser-known short story and novels to a major reinterpretation of the testimonial works at the center of his legacy.