Publication

1996 - Guernica, Toronto

Language

English

Word Count

59,000 words, Guess

Page Count

236 pages

Identifiers

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  • LibraryThing5398336

Classifications

  • DDC810.9/851073
  • LCCPS153.I8 G36 1996

Description

Since 1987, writer and critic Fred Gardaphe has regularly reviewed Italian/North American literature in Fra Noi, an Italian/American monthly newspaper based in Chicago. This volume features the best of 'Parole scritte', his monthly columns. Introduced by an essay, from which the collection gets its title, Dagoes Read is the first publication of its kind in the history of Italian/North American literature. It serves as a fine introduction to this literary movement as well as survey of recent publications by Italian/North Americans. Works reviewed include those by Tony Ardizzone, Dorothy Bryant, Pietro di Donato, John Fante, Maria Mazziotti Gillan, Frank Lentricchia, Jay Parini, Diane Raptosh, Gay Talese, Sal LaPuma, and many others.

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Series Statement

  • Essay series ;

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