The Selected Poetry and Prose of Vittorio Sereni

One of the most important Italian poets of the last century, Vittorio Sereni (1913-83) explores life under fascism, military defeat and imprisonment, and the resurgence of extreme right-wing politics. This guide to this poet collects his poems, criticism, and short fiction with a full chronology, commentary, bibliography, and an introduction.

About the author

Peter Robinson is Head of Department and Professor of English and American Literature at the University of Reading (UK). Marcus Perryman is the author and translator of "The Journey of G. Mastorna. The film Fellini didn't make" and translator of "Orson Welles in Italy" by Alberto Anile, both forthcoming.

Summary

One of the most important Italian poets of the last century, Vittorio Sereni (1913-83) explores life under fascism, military defeat and imprisonment, and the resurgence of extreme right-wing politics. This guide to this poet collects his poems, criticism, and short fiction with a full chronology, commentary, bibliography, and an introduction.

Product details

• Authors: Vittorio Sereni, SERENI VITTORIO
• Assisted by: Marcus Perryman (Editor), Peter Robinson (Editor), Marcus Perryman (Translation), Peter Robinson (Translation)
• Publisher: University Of Chicago Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 08.03.2013
• EAN: 9780226055541
• ISBN: 978-0-226-05554-1
• No. of pages: 464
• Dimensions: 155 mm x 230 mm x 25 mm
• Subject: Fiction > Poetry, drama