Reading and writing the Italian American experience

From: Ambassador | Date: January 1, 2003| Author: | Copyright information

A noted Italian American editor and author ponders the possible reasons why there is no established body of literary work that reflects the traditions and experiences unique to his ethnic group, and suggests some solutions.

Does Italian American literature exist? I am not asking simply if there are books written by Americans of Italian ancestry. We could list scores of gifted Italian American authors going back six decades and more, men and women who have turned out terrific novels, short stories, journalism, memoirs, essays, history and poetry. Some of the names are well-known to all ...

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