Che Bella Figura!
The Power of Performance in an Italian Ladies' Club in Chicago (S U N Y Series in Speech Communication)
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Word Count
40,000 words, Guess
Page Count
160 pages
Physical Format
Paperback
Identifiers
- Open LibraryOL7802081M
- ISBN-139780791440926
- ISBN-100791440923
- OCLC Control Number40762806
- OCLC Control Numberchebellafigurapo0000nard
and 3 more
- Library of Congress Control Number99019064
- LibraryThing1193933
- Goodreads364860
Classifications
- LCCE184.I8 N4 1999
Description
Literally translated, fare bella figura means "to make a beautiful figure," and figuratively it refers to the act of putting on a good show, performance, or display. The author uncovers the "real rules" of an Italian "ladies" club by analyzing their language and behavior. In so doing, she gives examples of the historical and linguistic importance of this concept, as well as its potential for cross-cultural misunderstanding.
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