Donna Ferrante's Library: Resonance of the Classics in the Neapolitan Novels

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Barchiesi, Costanza

Advisor

Benedetti, Laura

ORCID

0000-0002-2805-1534

Abstract

I weigh the Classical resonance in Elena Ferrante’s Neapolitan Novels, focusing primarily on the Roman concept of Genius. I adopt the theory on intertextuality and allusion, also pondering on issues raised by gender studies.

Description

M.A.

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http://hdl.handle.net/10822/1050795

Date Published

2018

Subject

Classical Reception; Feminism; Ferrante; Italian Literature; Neapolitan Novels; Reception Studies; Classical literature; Classical education; Italian literature; Classical literature; Classical studies;

Type

thesis

Publisher

Georgetown University

Extent

124 leaves

Collections

Graduate Theses and Dissertations - Italian Studies

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