Looking Through My Mother's Eyes (Picas Series 38) - Softcover
This look at the traditional and subversive world of women's folklore examines the realm of women's talk, exploring the ways Italian immigrant women from Montreal use classic folk genres to stretch the boundaries of their culture. Through songs, lullabies, bawdy riddles, and trickster tales, these women subvert, redefine, and alter what it means to be Italian and female in North America. More than just a study of Italian Canadians, this essay delves into broader themes of gender, immigration, and ethnicity, showcasing voices that contradict homogenizing interpretations of traditional historical scholarship.
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Giovanna Del Negro is an assistant professor of English at Texas A&M University and the convener of the Mediterranean Studies Section of the American Folklore Society. She lives in Austin, Texas.
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- PublisherGuernica Editions Inc
- Publication date2003
- ISBN 10 1550711741
- ISBN 13 9781550711745
- BindingPaperback
- Number of pages148
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Looking through My Mothers Eye: Life Stories of Nine Italian Immigrant Women (Picas) (Picas Series)
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Book Description Soft cover. Condition: New. 2nd Edition. New Condition. May Have Minor Shelf Wear To Edges. For More Information On Condition. Please See All Photos. This Look At The Traditional And Subversive World Of Women?S Folklore Examines The Realm Of Women?S Talk, Exploring The Ways Italian Immigrant Women From Montreal Use Classic Folk Genres To Stretch The Boundaries Of Their Culture. Through Songs, Lullabies, Bawdy Riddles, And Trickster Tales, These Women Subvert, Redefine, And Alter What It Means To Be Italian And Female In North America. More Than Just A Study Of Italian Canadians, This Essay Delves Into Broader Themes Of Gender, Immigration, And Ethnicity, Showcasing Voices That Contradict Homogenizing Interpretations Of Traditional Historical Scholarship. Seller Inventory # 005767
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