Che Bella Figura!: The Power of Performance in an Italian Ladies' Club in Chicago
(Part of the SUNY Series in Italian/American Culture Series)
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A colorful ethnography of an Italian ladies' club, this book explores the historical and linguistic importance of the women's language and behavior.
Literally translated, fare bella figura means "to make a beautiful figure," and figuratively it refers to the act of putting on a good show, performance, or display. The author uncovers the "real rules" of an Italian "ladies'" club by analyzing their language and behavior. In so doing, she gives examples of the historical and linguistic importance of this concept, as well as its potential for cross-cultural misunderstanding.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0791440923
ISBN13:9780791440926
Release Date:April 1999
Publisher:State University of New York Press
Length:164 Pages
Weight:0.55 lbs.
Dimensions:0.4" x 5.9" x 8.9"
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