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Looking Through My Mother's Eyes: Life Stories of Nine Italian Immigrant Women (Picas Series 38)
Looking Through My Mother's Eyes Life Stories of Nine Italian Immigrant Women - Picas Series 38 Author:Giovanna Del Negro This look at the traditional and subversive world of women's folklore examines the realm of women's talk, exploring the ways Italian immigrant women from Montreal use classic folk genres to stretch the boundaries of their culture. Through songs, lullabies, bawdy riddles, and trickster tales, these women subvert, redefine, and alter what it means... more » to be Italian and female in North America. More than just a study of Italian Canadians, this essay delves into broader themes of gender, immigration, and ethnicity, showcasing voices that contradict homogenizing interpretations of traditional historical scholarship.« less