The Legacy of the Italian Resistance

Focusing on the representation of the 'three wars' within Italian Resistance culture from 1945 to today, this book uniquely bridges historical and cultural analysis. It critiques how historians and literary critics typically engage with texts, highlighting a lack of nuanced understanding. By examining works from notable figures like Calvino and Vittorini, as well as films like Paisà, Philip Cooke enhances the comprehension of this pivotal period in Italian history, offering fresh insights into the interplay between history and literature.