Arrangiarsi The Italian Immigration Experience in Canada |
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| Editor:
| Perin, Roberto |
| Series title: | Picas Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-920717-45-5 |
| Publication Date: | Jun 1992 |
| Publisher: | Guernica Editions, Incorporated
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $13.00USD $13.00 |
Book Description:
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The first comprehensive study of the Italian presence in Canada, this collection of essays captures the experience of a group of people who helped build a nation. Through historical, literary, and artistic media, this critical analysis explores how Italian immigrants perceived Canada and were seen by its citizens, as well as their ambitions, setbacks, and strategies for adapting to a new land. Ten contributors are featured, including the late Robert Harney, Bruno...
More Description The first comprehensive study of the Italian presence in Canada, this collection of essays captures the experience of a group of people who helped build a nation. Through historical, literary, and artistic media, this critical analysis explores how Italian immigrants perceived Canada and were seen by its citizens, as well as their ambitions, setbacks, and strategies for adapting to a new land. Ten contributors are featured, including the late Robert Harney, Bruno Ramirez, and Laurier Lacroix.