THE COURSE AIMS TO PROVIDE STUDENTS WITH A BASIC PREPARATION ON THE HISTORY OF ITALIAN LITERATURE, DEVELOPING GENERAL HISTORY AND LITERARY AND METHODOLOGICAL PROBLEMS.
Curriculum
Canali
teacher profile teaching materials
the course program includes to deep the knowledge of the transformations that the historical novel has undergone since the nineteenth century models. The program therefore provides for the analysis of some texts of this tradition. Particular attention will be given to the reflection on literary genre and the narrative solutions adopted by Manzoni, Nievo, Pirandello.
the knowledge of nineteenth and twentieth century literary history, for which it is suggested, but not prescriptively:
Giulio Ferroni, "Storia della Letteratura italiana. Dall'Ottocento al Novecento", Milano, Mondadori, 2012.
A particular in-depth study is required for the following authors:
Foscolo, Manzoni, Fogazzaro, Nievo, De Roberto, Pirandello, Bacchelli, Primo Levi, Fenoglio, Bassani, Banti, Tomasi di Lampedusa, Sciascia, Morante.
The critical bibliography concerning the monographic course:
Memory, invention and history in the Italian novel between 800 and 900
A collection of essays, prepared by the teacher. Furthermore is required a complete reading of four novels of your choice.
The first two between:
Alessandro Manzoni, I Promessi sposi
Ippolito Nievo, Le Confessioni d'un italiano
Luigi Pirandello, I vecchi e i giovani
The other two between these two groups:
1) Risorgimento and post-unification Italy
Riccardo Bacchelli, Il Mulino del Po, I (1957)
Giuseppe Tomasi di Lampedusa, Il Gattopardo (1958)
Anna Banti, Noi credevamo (1967)
Antonio Tabucchi, Piazza d’Italia (1975)
Antonio Scurati, A Romantic Story (2010)
Valerio Evangelisti, Il sole dell'avvenire I, (2013)
2) War and Fascism
Beppe Fenoglio, Il partigiano Johnny (1968)
Elsa Morante, La Storia (1974)
Antonio Tabucchi, Tristano muore (2004)
Antonio Pennacchi, Canale Mussolini I, (2011)
Antonio Scurati, M Il figlio del secolo (2018)
Critical material on each of these authors is available from the Copyando (Seminar Material) copy shop.
In addition for non-attending students:
A specific essay collection by the teacher.
Programme
Memory, invention and history in the Italian novel between 800 and 900the course program includes to deep the knowledge of the transformations that the historical novel has undergone since the nineteenth century models. The program therefore provides for the analysis of some texts of this tradition. Particular attention will be given to the reflection on literary genre and the narrative solutions adopted by Manzoni, Nievo, Pirandello.
Core Documentation
To take the exam it is required:the knowledge of nineteenth and twentieth century literary history, for which it is suggested, but not prescriptively:
Giulio Ferroni, "Storia della Letteratura italiana. Dall'Ottocento al Novecento", Milano, Mondadori, 2012.
A particular in-depth study is required for the following authors:
Foscolo, Manzoni, Fogazzaro, Nievo, De Roberto, Pirandello, Bacchelli, Primo Levi, Fenoglio, Bassani, Banti, Tomasi di Lampedusa, Sciascia, Morante.
The critical bibliography concerning the monographic course:
Memory, invention and history in the Italian novel between 800 and 900
A collection of essays, prepared by the teacher. Furthermore is required a complete reading of four novels of your choice.
The first two between:
Alessandro Manzoni, I Promessi sposi
Ippolito Nievo, Le Confessioni d'un italiano
Luigi Pirandello, I vecchi e i giovani
The other two between these two groups:
1) Risorgimento and post-unification Italy
Riccardo Bacchelli, Il Mulino del Po, I (1957)
Giuseppe Tomasi di Lampedusa, Il Gattopardo (1958)
Anna Banti, Noi credevamo (1967)
Antonio Tabucchi, Piazza d’Italia (1975)
Antonio Scurati, A Romantic Story (2010)
Valerio Evangelisti, Il sole dell'avvenire I, (2013)
2) War and Fascism
Beppe Fenoglio, Il partigiano Johnny (1968)
Elsa Morante, La Storia (1974)
Antonio Tabucchi, Tristano muore (2004)
Antonio Pennacchi, Canale Mussolini I, (2011)
Antonio Scurati, M Il figlio del secolo (2018)
Critical material on each of these authors is available from the Copyando (Seminar Material) copy shop.
In addition for non-attending students:
A specific essay collection by the teacher.
Type of delivery of the course
lectures and group work with essay writingType of evaluation
will be evaluated the papers carried out in the form of a thematic thesis during the course (for attending students) and the final interview to verify the learning.The oral exam will aim to check the level of knowledge of the authors treated during the course, and the theoretical-critical issues addressed, as well as to evaluate the acquisition of a good expository ability. teacher profile teaching materials
The course will examine the following themes: Ragionamento and Dialogo by Pietro Aretino (with critical comment), and Aretino's fortune from 16th to 18th centuries.
- Ragionamento del Zoppino (digital resource).
Programme
«Il flagello / de’ principi, il divin Pietro Aretino»: secular works and their fortuneThe course will examine the following themes: Ragionamento and Dialogo by Pietro Aretino (with critical comment), and Aretino's fortune from 16th to 18th centuries.
Core Documentation
- P. Aretino, Ragionamento e Dialogo (any commented edition; recommended edition: P. Procaccioli and N. Borsellino (eds), Milan, Garzanti, 1984 [and further reprints]);- Ragionamento del Zoppino (digital resource).
Reference Bibliography
1. G. Crimi, Schede sul ‘Ragionamento della Nanna e della Antonia’, in Dentro il Cinquecento. Per Danilo Romei, Manziana, Vecchiarelli, 2016, pp. 49-96; 2. G. Crimi, Schede sul ‘Ragionamento’ e sul ‘Dialogo’ di Aretino, in «RR. Roma nel Rinascimento», 2015, pp. 419-38. 3. P. Larivaille, Pietro Aretino, Roma, Salerno Editrice, 1997; 4. Q. Marini, Pietro Aretino nel Seicento: una presenza inquietante, in Pietro Aretino nel cinquecentenario della nascita. Atti del Convegno (Roma e altrove, settembre-ottobre 1992), tomo I, Roma, Salerno Editrice, 1995, pp. 479-99; 5. P. Procaccioli, «Le monache son vergini a fatica» (‘Sorti’, XLVII.12). La prima stagione della Nanna aretiniana, in Roma donne libri tra Medioevo e Rinascimento. In ricordo di Pino Lombardi, Roma, Roma nel Rinascimento, 2004, pp. 361-84 6. C. Vecce, Letteratura italiana. Piccola storia, 2 voll., Napoli, Liguori, 2011-2013 (vol. I e vol. II until page 102). Additional bibliography for students not attending lessons: two of the following books: - In utrumque paratus: Aretino e Arezzo, Aretino a Arezzo. In margine al ritratto di Sebastiano del Piombo. Atti del Colloquio internazionale per il 450° anniversario della morte di Pietro Aretino. Arezzo, 21 ottobre 2006, a cura di P. Procaccioli, Roma, Salerno Editrice, 2008; - P. Larivaille, Varia Aretiniana (1972-2004), Manziana, Vecchiarelli, 2005; - A. Luzio, Saggi aretiniani, a cura di P. Marini, Manziana, Vecchiarelli, 2010; - R.B. Waddington, Il satiro di Aretino: sessualità, satira e proiezione di sé nell’arte e nella letteratura del XVI secolo, trad. di C. Spila, Roma, Salerno Editrice, 2009.Type of delivery of the course
The examination process will consist of an interview.Attendance
Students are required to use textbooks during the lessons.Type of evaluation
The format of the oral examination will include the following elements: Historical knowledge of Italian Literature from from the 13th to the 19th centuries; paraphrasing texts by Pietro Aretino.Canali
teacher profile teaching materials
the course program includes to deep the knowledge of the transformations that the historical novel has undergone since the nineteenth century models. The program therefore provides for the analysis of some texts of this tradition. Particular attention will be given to the reflection on literary genre and the narrative solutions adopted by Manzoni, Nievo, Pirandello.
the knowledge of nineteenth and twentieth century literary history, for which it is suggested, but not prescriptively:
Giulio Ferroni, "Storia della Letteratura italiana. Dall'Ottocento al Novecento", Milano, Mondadori, 2012.
A particular in-depth study is required for the following authors:
Foscolo, Manzoni, Fogazzaro, Nievo, De Roberto, Pirandello, Bacchelli, Primo Levi, Fenoglio, Bassani, Banti, Tomasi di Lampedusa, Sciascia, Morante.
The critical bibliography concerning the monographic course:
Memory, invention and history in the Italian novel between 800 and 900
A collection of essays, prepared by the teacher. Furthermore is required a complete reading of four novels of your choice.
The first two between:
Alessandro Manzoni, I Promessi sposi
Ippolito Nievo, Le Confessioni d'un italiano
Luigi Pirandello, I vecchi e i giovani
The other two between these two groups:
1) Risorgimento and post-unification Italy
Riccardo Bacchelli, Il Mulino del Po, I (1957)
Giuseppe Tomasi di Lampedusa, Il Gattopardo (1958)
Anna Banti, Noi credevamo (1967)
Antonio Tabucchi, Piazza d’Italia (1975)
Antonio Scurati, A Romantic Story (2010)
Valerio Evangelisti, Il sole dell'avvenire I, (2013)
2) War and Fascism
Beppe Fenoglio, Il partigiano Johnny (1968)
Elsa Morante, La Storia (1974)
Antonio Tabucchi, Tristano muore (2004)
Antonio Pennacchi, Canale Mussolini I, (2011)
Antonio Scurati, M Il figlio del secolo (2018)
Critical material on each of these authors is available from the Copyando (Seminar Material) copy shop.
In addition for non-attending students:
A specific essay collection by the teacher.
Programme
Memory, invention and history in the Italian novel between 800 and 900the course program includes to deep the knowledge of the transformations that the historical novel has undergone since the nineteenth century models. The program therefore provides for the analysis of some texts of this tradition. Particular attention will be given to the reflection on literary genre and the narrative solutions adopted by Manzoni, Nievo, Pirandello.
Core Documentation
To take the exam it is required:the knowledge of nineteenth and twentieth century literary history, for which it is suggested, but not prescriptively:
Giulio Ferroni, "Storia della Letteratura italiana. Dall'Ottocento al Novecento", Milano, Mondadori, 2012.
A particular in-depth study is required for the following authors:
Foscolo, Manzoni, Fogazzaro, Nievo, De Roberto, Pirandello, Bacchelli, Primo Levi, Fenoglio, Bassani, Banti, Tomasi di Lampedusa, Sciascia, Morante.
The critical bibliography concerning the monographic course:
Memory, invention and history in the Italian novel between 800 and 900
A collection of essays, prepared by the teacher. Furthermore is required a complete reading of four novels of your choice.
The first two between:
Alessandro Manzoni, I Promessi sposi
Ippolito Nievo, Le Confessioni d'un italiano
Luigi Pirandello, I vecchi e i giovani
The other two between these two groups:
1) Risorgimento and post-unification Italy
Riccardo Bacchelli, Il Mulino del Po, I (1957)
Giuseppe Tomasi di Lampedusa, Il Gattopardo (1958)
Anna Banti, Noi credevamo (1967)
Antonio Tabucchi, Piazza d’Italia (1975)
Antonio Scurati, A Romantic Story (2010)
Valerio Evangelisti, Il sole dell'avvenire I, (2013)
2) War and Fascism
Beppe Fenoglio, Il partigiano Johnny (1968)
Elsa Morante, La Storia (1974)
Antonio Tabucchi, Tristano muore (2004)
Antonio Pennacchi, Canale Mussolini I, (2011)
Antonio Scurati, M Il figlio del secolo (2018)
Critical material on each of these authors is available from the Copyando (Seminar Material) copy shop.
In addition for non-attending students:
A specific essay collection by the teacher.
Type of delivery of the course
lectures and group work with essay writingType of evaluation
will be evaluated the papers carried out in the form of a thematic thesis during the course (for attending students) and the final interview to verify the learning.The oral exam will aim to check the level of knowledge of the authors treated during the course, and the theoretical-critical issues addressed, as well as to evaluate the acquisition of a good expository ability. teacher profile teaching materials
The course will examine the following themes: Ragionamento and Dialogo by Pietro Aretino (with critical comment), and Aretino's fortune from 16th to 18th centuries.
- Ragionamento del Zoppino (digital resource).
Programme
«Il flagello / de’ principi, il divin Pietro Aretino»: secular works and their fortuneThe course will examine the following themes: Ragionamento and Dialogo by Pietro Aretino (with critical comment), and Aretino's fortune from 16th to 18th centuries.
Core Documentation
- P. Aretino, Ragionamento e Dialogo (any commented edition; recommended edition: P. Procaccioli and N. Borsellino (eds), Milan, Garzanti, 1984 [and further reprints]);- Ragionamento del Zoppino (digital resource).
Reference Bibliography
1. G. Crimi, Schede sul ‘Ragionamento della Nanna e della Antonia’, in Dentro il Cinquecento. Per Danilo Romei, Manziana, Vecchiarelli, 2016, pp. 49-96; 2. G. Crimi, Schede sul ‘Ragionamento’ e sul ‘Dialogo’ di Aretino, in «RR. Roma nel Rinascimento», 2015, pp. 419-38. 3. P. Larivaille, Pietro Aretino, Roma, Salerno Editrice, 1997; 4. Q. Marini, Pietro Aretino nel Seicento: una presenza inquietante, in Pietro Aretino nel cinquecentenario della nascita. Atti del Convegno (Roma e altrove, settembre-ottobre 1992), tomo I, Roma, Salerno Editrice, 1995, pp. 479-99; 5. P. Procaccioli, «Le monache son vergini a fatica» (‘Sorti’, XLVII.12). La prima stagione della Nanna aretiniana, in Roma donne libri tra Medioevo e Rinascimento. In ricordo di Pino Lombardi, Roma, Roma nel Rinascimento, 2004, pp. 361-84 6. C. Vecce, Letteratura italiana. Piccola storia, 2 voll., Napoli, Liguori, 2011-2013 (vol. I e vol. II until page 102). Additional bibliography for students not attending lessons: two of the following books: - In utrumque paratus: Aretino e Arezzo, Aretino a Arezzo. In margine al ritratto di Sebastiano del Piombo. Atti del Colloquio internazionale per il 450° anniversario della morte di Pietro Aretino. Arezzo, 21 ottobre 2006, a cura di P. Procaccioli, Roma, Salerno Editrice, 2008; - P. Larivaille, Varia Aretiniana (1972-2004), Manziana, Vecchiarelli, 2005; - A. Luzio, Saggi aretiniani, a cura di P. Marini, Manziana, Vecchiarelli, 2010; - R.B. Waddington, Il satiro di Aretino: sessualità, satira e proiezione di sé nell’arte e nella letteratura del XVI secolo, trad. di C. Spila, Roma, Salerno Editrice, 2009.Type of delivery of the course
The examination process will consist of an interview.Attendance
Students are required to use textbooks during the lessons.Type of evaluation
The format of the oral examination will include the following elements: Historical knowledge of Italian Literature from from the 13th to the 19th centuries; paraphrasing texts by Pietro Aretino.Canali
teacher profile teaching materials
the course program includes to deep the knowledge of the transformations that the historical novel has undergone since the nineteenth century models. The program therefore provides for the analysis of some texts of this tradition. Particular attention will be given to the reflection on literary genre and the narrative solutions adopted by Manzoni, Nievo, Pirandello.
the knowledge of nineteenth and twentieth century literary history, for which it is suggested, but not prescriptively:
Giulio Ferroni, "Storia della Letteratura italiana. Dall'Ottocento al Novecento", Milano, Mondadori, 2012.
A particular in-depth study is required for the following authors:
Foscolo, Manzoni, Fogazzaro, Nievo, De Roberto, Pirandello, Bacchelli, Primo Levi, Fenoglio, Bassani, Banti, Tomasi di Lampedusa, Sciascia, Morante.
The critical bibliography concerning the monographic course:
Memory, invention and history in the Italian novel between 800 and 900
A collection of essays, prepared by the teacher. Furthermore is required a complete reading of four novels of your choice.
The first two between:
Alessandro Manzoni, I Promessi sposi
Ippolito Nievo, Le Confessioni d'un italiano
Luigi Pirandello, I vecchi e i giovani
The other two between these two groups:
1) Risorgimento and post-unification Italy
Riccardo Bacchelli, Il Mulino del Po, I (1957)
Giuseppe Tomasi di Lampedusa, Il Gattopardo (1958)
Anna Banti, Noi credevamo (1967)
Antonio Tabucchi, Piazza d’Italia (1975)
Antonio Scurati, A Romantic Story (2010)
Valerio Evangelisti, Il sole dell'avvenire I, (2013)
2) War and Fascism
Beppe Fenoglio, Il partigiano Johnny (1968)
Elsa Morante, La Storia (1974)
Antonio Tabucchi, Tristano muore (2004)
Antonio Pennacchi, Canale Mussolini I, (2011)
Antonio Scurati, M Il figlio del secolo (2018)
Critical material on each of these authors is available from the Copyando (Seminar Material) copy shop.
In addition for non-attending students:
A specific essay collection by the teacher.
Programme
Memory, invention and history in the Italian novel between 800 and 900the course program includes to deep the knowledge of the transformations that the historical novel has undergone since the nineteenth century models. The program therefore provides for the analysis of some texts of this tradition. Particular attention will be given to the reflection on literary genre and the narrative solutions adopted by Manzoni, Nievo, Pirandello.
Core Documentation
To take the exam it is required:the knowledge of nineteenth and twentieth century literary history, for which it is suggested, but not prescriptively:
Giulio Ferroni, "Storia della Letteratura italiana. Dall'Ottocento al Novecento", Milano, Mondadori, 2012.
A particular in-depth study is required for the following authors:
Foscolo, Manzoni, Fogazzaro, Nievo, De Roberto, Pirandello, Bacchelli, Primo Levi, Fenoglio, Bassani, Banti, Tomasi di Lampedusa, Sciascia, Morante.
The critical bibliography concerning the monographic course:
Memory, invention and history in the Italian novel between 800 and 900
A collection of essays, prepared by the teacher. Furthermore is required a complete reading of four novels of your choice.
The first two between:
Alessandro Manzoni, I Promessi sposi
Ippolito Nievo, Le Confessioni d'un italiano
Luigi Pirandello, I vecchi e i giovani
The other two between these two groups:
1) Risorgimento and post-unification Italy
Riccardo Bacchelli, Il Mulino del Po, I (1957)
Giuseppe Tomasi di Lampedusa, Il Gattopardo (1958)
Anna Banti, Noi credevamo (1967)
Antonio Tabucchi, Piazza d’Italia (1975)
Antonio Scurati, A Romantic Story (2010)
Valerio Evangelisti, Il sole dell'avvenire I, (2013)
2) War and Fascism
Beppe Fenoglio, Il partigiano Johnny (1968)
Elsa Morante, La Storia (1974)
Antonio Tabucchi, Tristano muore (2004)
Antonio Pennacchi, Canale Mussolini I, (2011)
Antonio Scurati, M Il figlio del secolo (2018)
Critical material on each of these authors is available from the Copyando (Seminar Material) copy shop.
In addition for non-attending students:
A specific essay collection by the teacher.
Type of delivery of the course
lectures and group work with essay writingType of evaluation
will be evaluated the papers carried out in the form of a thematic thesis during the course (for attending students) and the final interview to verify the learning.The oral exam will aim to check the level of knowledge of the authors treated during the course, and the theoretical-critical issues addressed, as well as to evaluate the acquisition of a good expository ability. teacher profile teaching materials
The course will examine the following themes: Ragionamento and Dialogo by Pietro Aretino (with critical comment), and Aretino's fortune from 16th to 18th centuries.
- Ragionamento del Zoppino (digital resource).
Programme
«Il flagello / de’ principi, il divin Pietro Aretino»: secular works and their fortuneThe course will examine the following themes: Ragionamento and Dialogo by Pietro Aretino (with critical comment), and Aretino's fortune from 16th to 18th centuries.
Core Documentation
- P. Aretino, Ragionamento e Dialogo (any commented edition; recommended edition: P. Procaccioli and N. Borsellino (eds), Milan, Garzanti, 1984 [and further reprints]);- Ragionamento del Zoppino (digital resource).
Reference Bibliography
1. G. Crimi, Schede sul ‘Ragionamento della Nanna e della Antonia’, in Dentro il Cinquecento. Per Danilo Romei, Manziana, Vecchiarelli, 2016, pp. 49-96; 2. G. Crimi, Schede sul ‘Ragionamento’ e sul ‘Dialogo’ di Aretino, in «RR. Roma nel Rinascimento», 2015, pp. 419-38. 3. P. Larivaille, Pietro Aretino, Roma, Salerno Editrice, 1997; 4. Q. Marini, Pietro Aretino nel Seicento: una presenza inquietante, in Pietro Aretino nel cinquecentenario della nascita. Atti del Convegno (Roma e altrove, settembre-ottobre 1992), tomo I, Roma, Salerno Editrice, 1995, pp. 479-99; 5. P. Procaccioli, «Le monache son vergini a fatica» (‘Sorti’, XLVII.12). La prima stagione della Nanna aretiniana, in Roma donne libri tra Medioevo e Rinascimento. In ricordo di Pino Lombardi, Roma, Roma nel Rinascimento, 2004, pp. 361-84 6. C. Vecce, Letteratura italiana. Piccola storia, 2 voll., Napoli, Liguori, 2011-2013 (vol. I e vol. II until page 102). Additional bibliography for students not attending lessons: two of the following books: - In utrumque paratus: Aretino e Arezzo, Aretino a Arezzo. In margine al ritratto di Sebastiano del Piombo. Atti del Colloquio internazionale per il 450° anniversario della morte di Pietro Aretino. Arezzo, 21 ottobre 2006, a cura di P. Procaccioli, Roma, Salerno Editrice, 2008; - P. Larivaille, Varia Aretiniana (1972-2004), Manziana, Vecchiarelli, 2005; - A. Luzio, Saggi aretiniani, a cura di P. Marini, Manziana, Vecchiarelli, 2010; - R.B. Waddington, Il satiro di Aretino: sessualità, satira e proiezione di sé nell’arte e nella letteratura del XVI secolo, trad. di C. Spila, Roma, Salerno Editrice, 2009.Type of delivery of the course
The examination process will consist of an interview.Attendance
Students are required to use textbooks during the lessons.Type of evaluation
The format of the oral examination will include the following elements: Historical knowledge of Italian Literature from from the 13th to the 19th centuries; paraphrasing texts by Pietro Aretino.Canali
teacher profile teaching materials
the course program includes to deep the knowledge of the transformations that the historical novel has undergone since the nineteenth century models. The program therefore provides for the analysis of some texts of this tradition. Particular attention will be given to the reflection on literary genre and the narrative solutions adopted by Manzoni, Nievo, Pirandello.
the knowledge of nineteenth and twentieth century literary history, for which it is suggested, but not prescriptively:
Giulio Ferroni, "Storia della Letteratura italiana. Dall'Ottocento al Novecento", Milano, Mondadori, 2012.
A particular in-depth study is required for the following authors:
Foscolo, Manzoni, Fogazzaro, Nievo, De Roberto, Pirandello, Bacchelli, Primo Levi, Fenoglio, Bassani, Banti, Tomasi di Lampedusa, Sciascia, Morante.
The critical bibliography concerning the monographic course:
Memory, invention and history in the Italian novel between 800 and 900
A collection of essays, prepared by the teacher. Furthermore is required a complete reading of four novels of your choice.
The first two between:
Alessandro Manzoni, I Promessi sposi
Ippolito Nievo, Le Confessioni d'un italiano
Luigi Pirandello, I vecchi e i giovani
The other two between these two groups:
1) Risorgimento and post-unification Italy
Riccardo Bacchelli, Il Mulino del Po, I (1957)
Giuseppe Tomasi di Lampedusa, Il Gattopardo (1958)
Anna Banti, Noi credevamo (1967)
Antonio Tabucchi, Piazza d’Italia (1975)
Antonio Scurati, A Romantic Story (2010)
Valerio Evangelisti, Il sole dell'avvenire I, (2013)
2) War and Fascism
Beppe Fenoglio, Il partigiano Johnny (1968)
Elsa Morante, La Storia (1974)
Antonio Tabucchi, Tristano muore (2004)
Antonio Pennacchi, Canale Mussolini I, (2011)
Antonio Scurati, M Il figlio del secolo (2018)
Critical material on each of these authors is available from the Copyando (Seminar Material) copy shop.
In addition for non-attending students:
A specific essay collection by the teacher.
Programme
Memory, invention and history in the Italian novel between 800 and 900the course program includes to deep the knowledge of the transformations that the historical novel has undergone since the nineteenth century models. The program therefore provides for the analysis of some texts of this tradition. Particular attention will be given to the reflection on literary genre and the narrative solutions adopted by Manzoni, Nievo, Pirandello.
Core Documentation
To take the exam it is required:the knowledge of nineteenth and twentieth century literary history, for which it is suggested, but not prescriptively:
Giulio Ferroni, "Storia della Letteratura italiana. Dall'Ottocento al Novecento", Milano, Mondadori, 2012.
A particular in-depth study is required for the following authors:
Foscolo, Manzoni, Fogazzaro, Nievo, De Roberto, Pirandello, Bacchelli, Primo Levi, Fenoglio, Bassani, Banti, Tomasi di Lampedusa, Sciascia, Morante.
The critical bibliography concerning the monographic course:
Memory, invention and history in the Italian novel between 800 and 900
A collection of essays, prepared by the teacher. Furthermore is required a complete reading of four novels of your choice.
The first two between:
Alessandro Manzoni, I Promessi sposi
Ippolito Nievo, Le Confessioni d'un italiano
Luigi Pirandello, I vecchi e i giovani
The other two between these two groups:
1) Risorgimento and post-unification Italy
Riccardo Bacchelli, Il Mulino del Po, I (1957)
Giuseppe Tomasi di Lampedusa, Il Gattopardo (1958)
Anna Banti, Noi credevamo (1967)
Antonio Tabucchi, Piazza d’Italia (1975)
Antonio Scurati, A Romantic Story (2010)
Valerio Evangelisti, Il sole dell'avvenire I, (2013)
2) War and Fascism
Beppe Fenoglio, Il partigiano Johnny (1968)
Elsa Morante, La Storia (1974)
Antonio Tabucchi, Tristano muore (2004)
Antonio Pennacchi, Canale Mussolini I, (2011)
Antonio Scurati, M Il figlio del secolo (2018)
Critical material on each of these authors is available from the Copyando (Seminar Material) copy shop.
In addition for non-attending students:
A specific essay collection by the teacher.
Type of delivery of the course
lectures and group work with essay writingType of evaluation
will be evaluated the papers carried out in the form of a thematic thesis during the course (for attending students) and the final interview to verify the learning.The oral exam will aim to check the level of knowledge of the authors treated during the course, and the theoretical-critical issues addressed, as well as to evaluate the acquisition of a good expository ability. teacher profile teaching materials
The course will examine the following themes: Ragionamento and Dialogo by Pietro Aretino (with critical comment), and Aretino's fortune from 16th to 18th centuries.
- Ragionamento del Zoppino (digital resource).
Programme
«Il flagello / de’ principi, il divin Pietro Aretino»: secular works and their fortuneThe course will examine the following themes: Ragionamento and Dialogo by Pietro Aretino (with critical comment), and Aretino's fortune from 16th to 18th centuries.
Core Documentation
- P. Aretino, Ragionamento e Dialogo (any commented edition; recommended edition: P. Procaccioli and N. Borsellino (eds), Milan, Garzanti, 1984 [and further reprints]);- Ragionamento del Zoppino (digital resource).
Reference Bibliography
1. G. Crimi, Schede sul ‘Ragionamento della Nanna e della Antonia’, in Dentro il Cinquecento. Per Danilo Romei, Manziana, Vecchiarelli, 2016, pp. 49-96; 2. G. Crimi, Schede sul ‘Ragionamento’ e sul ‘Dialogo’ di Aretino, in «RR. Roma nel Rinascimento», 2015, pp. 419-38. 3. P. Larivaille, Pietro Aretino, Roma, Salerno Editrice, 1997; 4. Q. Marini, Pietro Aretino nel Seicento: una presenza inquietante, in Pietro Aretino nel cinquecentenario della nascita. Atti del Convegno (Roma e altrove, settembre-ottobre 1992), tomo I, Roma, Salerno Editrice, 1995, pp. 479-99; 5. P. Procaccioli, «Le monache son vergini a fatica» (‘Sorti’, XLVII.12). La prima stagione della Nanna aretiniana, in Roma donne libri tra Medioevo e Rinascimento. In ricordo di Pino Lombardi, Roma, Roma nel Rinascimento, 2004, pp. 361-84 6. C. Vecce, Letteratura italiana. Piccola storia, 2 voll., Napoli, Liguori, 2011-2013 (vol. I e vol. II until page 102). Additional bibliography for students not attending lessons: two of the following books: - In utrumque paratus: Aretino e Arezzo, Aretino a Arezzo. In margine al ritratto di Sebastiano del Piombo. Atti del Colloquio internazionale per il 450° anniversario della morte di Pietro Aretino. Arezzo, 21 ottobre 2006, a cura di P. Procaccioli, Roma, Salerno Editrice, 2008; - P. Larivaille, Varia Aretiniana (1972-2004), Manziana, Vecchiarelli, 2005; - A. Luzio, Saggi aretiniani, a cura di P. Marini, Manziana, Vecchiarelli, 2010; - R.B. Waddington, Il satiro di Aretino: sessualità, satira e proiezione di sé nell’arte e nella letteratura del XVI secolo, trad. di C. Spila, Roma, Salerno Editrice, 2009.Type of delivery of the course
The examination process will consist of an interview.Attendance
Students are required to use textbooks during the lessons.Type of evaluation
The format of the oral examination will include the following elements: Historical knowledge of Italian Literature from from the 13th to the 19th centuries; paraphrasing texts by Pietro Aretino.