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The Somali within : questions of language, resistance and identity in 'minor' Italian writings
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Brioni, Simone (2013) The Somali within : questions of language, resistance and identity in 'minor' Italian writings. PhD thesis, University of Warwick.
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Abstract
The present work examines writings by authors of Somali origin in the Italian language.
The analysis draws on and critically evaluates Gilles Deleuze and Félix Guattari’s
concept of minor literature. Firstly, it investigates the different strategies through which
these texts insert Somali words within the Italian text. Secondly, it scrutinizes the
political engagement of Somali-Italian writings with the issue of racism, and their
attempt to show the legacy of colonialism in contemporary Italy. Thirdly, it considers
the ways in which these partly autobiographical texts envision a relational, plural and
dialogical identity for Somali-Italian characters. In particular, the construction of
alternative communities and multiple belongings beyond the dichotomy between Italians
and Somalis through means of exclusion and inclusion of other minoritarian groups is
analyzed. In conclusion, this work suggests rethinking the ways in which Italian
literature is conceived, in order to include “minor” transnational narratives that exceed
national paradigms.
Item Type: | Thesis (PhD) | ||||
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Subjects: | J Political Science > JV Colonies and colonization. Emigration and immigration. International migration P Language and Literature > PQ Romance literatures |
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Library of Congress Subject Headings (LCSH): | Authors, Somali, Italian literature -- Somali authors, Deleuze, Gilles, 1925-1995 -- Criticism and interpretation, Guattari, Félix, 1930-1992 -- Criticism and interpretation, Literature and society -- Italy, Postcolonialism in literature, Postcolonialism -- Italy | ||||
Official Date: | February 2013 | ||||
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Institution: | University of Warwick | ||||
Theses Department: | Department of Italian | ||||
Thesis Type: | PhD | ||||
Publication Status: | Unpublished | ||||
Supervisor(s)/Advisor: | Burns, Jennifer | ||||
Sponsors: | University of Warwick. Department of Italian | ||||
Extent: | 302 leaves. | ||||
Language: | eng |
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