Food and Women in Italian Literature, Culture and Society - (Criminal Practice) by Claudia Bernardi & Francesca Calamita & Daniele de Feo
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>"This volume explores how womens' relationships with food have been represented in Italian literature, theater, film, advertising, visual arts and other forms of cultural expression from the nineteenth century to the present. Contributions offer a close reading of the symbolic meanings associated with food and of the way these intersect with Italian women's socio-cultural history and the feminist movement, addressing issues of gender, identity and politics of the body. With case studies that look at Sophia Loren to an analysis of women and food in Italian chef's cookbooks, the collection presents a comprehensive understanding of the unique contribution Italian culture has made to perceiving and portraying women in a specific relation to food. Looking at how Italian women have been portrayed cooking and serving meals to others, while denying themselves the pleasure of the table, these essays help us understand the role food and food-related-activities have in women's lives"--<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br>This book explores how women's relationship with food has been represented in Italian literature, cinema, scientific writings and other forms of cultural expression from the 19th century to the present.<br/><br/>Italian women have often been portrayed cooking and serving meals to others, while denying themselves the pleasure of the table. The collection presents a comprehensive understanding of the symbolic meanings associated with food and of the way these intersect with Italian women's socio-cultural history and the feminist movement.<br/><br/>From case studies on Sophia Loren and Elena Ferrante, to analyses of cookbooks by Italian chefs, each chapter examines the unique contribution Italian culture has made to perceiving and portraying women in a specific relation to food, addressing issues of gender, identity and politics of the body.<p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>This book offers an enticing exploration of modern and contemporary Italy through cultural issues linked to food and the role of women. It is a good tool for those interested in food studies as a way of discussing social concerns and literary texts. Courses in food studies or Italian culture will find in this book the key elements for students' readings and students can be reassured that this book will prove to be a profound learning experience.<br/>Ernesto Livorni, Professor of Italian, University of Wisconsin, USA<br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><p><b>Claudia Bernardi</b> is a Senior Lecturer in Italian at Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand. <p/><b>Francesca Calamita</b> is Assistant Professor at the University of Virginia, USA. <p/><b>Daniele De Feo</b> is Lecturer in the Department of French and Italian at Princeton University, USA.</p>
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