Gambling with Failure

This unique look at learned and acquired cultures explores the power and weaknesses of society, especially as it applies to those of Italian heritage. A strong argument is made for ethnic, cultural, and political independence; the importance of failure in relation to culture is also stressed.

About the author

Antonio D'Alfonso is a publisher, a translator, and the author of Un vendredi du mois d'août, which won the Trillium Award.

Product details

• Authors: Antonio D'Alfonso
• Publisher: Exile Editions
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 28.05.2007
• EAN: 9781550966565
• ISBN: 978-1-55096-656-5
• No. of pages: 290
• Dimensions: 140 mm x 216 mm x 18 mm
• Weight: 327 g
• Subjects: Fiction > Poetry, drama; Social sciences, law, business > Ethnology > Folklore