World's fairs, Italian style : the great exhibitions in Turin and their narratives, 1860-1915 /

Of interest to students and scholars of literature, cultural history, and Italian, World's Fairs Italian-Style provides a fascinating glimpse into a hitherto unexplored area of study, and brings to light a cultural phenomenon that played a significant role in shaping Italy's national ident...

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Bibliographic Details
Call Number:Libro Electrónico
Main Author: Della Coletta, Cristina, 1962- (Author)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: Toronto [Ont.] : University of Toronto Press, [2006]
Series:Toronto Italian studies.
Subjects:
Salgari, Emilio, > 1862-1911 > Criticism and interpretation.
Gozzano, Guido, > 1883-1916 > Criticism and interpretation.
Gozzano, Guido, > 1883-1916
Salgari, Emilio, > 1862-1911
Esposizione internazionale di Torino > (1911)
Esposizione internazionale di Torino
1800-1999
Exhibitions > Italy > Turin > History > 19th century.
Nationalism > Italy > History > 19th century.
Nationalism > Italy > History > 20th century.
Literature and society > Italy > History > 19th century.
Literature and society > Italy > History > 20th century.
Nationalisme > Italie > Histoire > 19e siècle.
Nationalisme > Italie > Histoire > 20e siècle.
Littérature et société > Italie > Histoire > 19e siècle.
Littérature et société > Italie > Histoire > 20e siècle.
Expositions > Italie > Turin > Histoire > 19e siècle.
SOCIAL SCIENCE > Ethnic Studies > General.
Exhibitions
Literature and society
Nationalism
Italy
Italy > Turin
Criticism, interpretation, etc.
History
Online Access:Texto completo
Table of Contents:
  • Introduction The Spectacle of Inventing a Nation: World's Fairs and Their Narratives in Italy, 1860-1915
  • 1 Prologues to World's Fairs: National Expositions and Nation Building in Turin
  • 2 Turin 1911: The 'Fabulous Exposition'
  • 3 Emilio Salgari: Writing Exposition Style
  • 4 Guido Gozzano's Imperial Ambiguities
  • Conclusion.

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