The Diva in modern Italian culture

Katharine Mitchell (Guest editor), Clorinda Donato (Guest editor)

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Abstract

The volume is divided into two parts. The first part comprises essays on the figure of the diva (her construction, reception and legacy) in Italian culture from the early modern period, through the nineteenth century, and up to the First World War. The second part brings the focus on the diva in the twentieth and twenty-first centuries. The interdisciplinary approach of the volume and the richness of its contributions offer new and engaging perspectives on the figure of the diva in Italy. This work will be of interest to Italianists, historians, women's studies specialists, and cultural studies specialists. It will also be an excellent text to be included on the reading lists of undergraduate or postgraduate courses in Italian studies and has great potential to stimulate further research.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)293-297
Number of pages5
JournalItalian Studies
Volume70
Issue number3
Early online date29 Jul 2015
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 31 Aug 2015

Keywords

  • diva
  • celebrity culture
  • diva worship
  • film
  • theatre
  • opera

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