Italian Women's Writing 1860-1994 (Women's Writing 1850-1990 , Vol 2)

Women's writing in Italy from Unification to the present day, examining the lives and works of women writes within the context of Italian history, culture and politics. Thee changing face of Italian social and political life since Unification has greatly affected the position of women in Italy. The work explores the relation between the changing role of women over this period, their struggle for social and political emancipation and equality, and the search by women writers for a personal and authentic literary voice.