Following a brief, yet detailed, history of the cultural and economic development of Sicily, this book provides a multilayered look into the evolution of the New Italian Epic genre. The works of ten prominent contemporary writers are examined against the backdrop of various historical periods.
Following a brief, yet detailed, history of the cultural and economic development of Sicily, this book provides a multilayered look into the evolution of the New Italian Epic genre. The works of ten prominent contemporary writers are examined against the backdrop of various historical periods.
William Farina has written books on Arthurian legend, early Christianity, the American Civil War, Shakespeare and baseball. He lives in Chicago and works as a real estate consultant for the federal government.
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Table of Contents Acknowledgments vi Introduction 1 1: Ancient Origins 13 2: Roberto Saviano (b. 1979) 22 3: Norman-Arab Feudal Code 31 4: Wu Ming (b. 1970?) 41 5: Spanish Black Legend 50 6: Gianrico Carofiglio (b. 1961) 58 7: Risorgimento Roots 66 8: Maurizio de Giovanni (b. 1958) 74 9: Little Hell 83 10: Massimo Carlotto (b. 1956) 91 11: Saint Valentine's Day Massacre 99 12: Giancarlo de Cataldo (b. 1956) 107 13: Unlikely Allies 116 14: Elena Ferrante (b. 1953?) 124 15: Cosa Nostra Resurgence 132 16: Michele Giuttari (b. 1950) 141 17: Falcone and Borsellinö149 18: Michael Dibdin (1947-2007) 157 19: Sicilian Backlash 166 20: Andrea Camilleri (1925-2019) 173 Summary 183 Chapter Notes 189 Selected Reading (English Language) 217 Index 221
