Italian Masculinity as Queer Melodrama
Caravaggio, Puccini, Contemporary Cinema
- 280 Seiten
- 10 Lesestunden
Italian masculinity is explored through a queer lens, examining the interplay of emotion and melodrama in works by Caravaggio, Puccini, and filmmakers like Özpetek and Amelio. The author presents a multidisciplinary analysis that highlights how affect shapes both Italian history and the understanding of masculinity. This insightful study offers a fresh perspective on cultural expressions and their impact on societal norms.
