Like many other authors of the experimental genre, Pizzuto believed that the conceptual framework imposed upon reality by literary tradition was too restrictive and illusory. In taking up the challenge of reality in a contemporary context which also demanded deference to a sophisticated modern audience, the author presents a composite image of the whole which cannot be captured except in its multiplicity through mimicry, satire, parody, lyricism and elements of the fantastic. Pizzuto's refreshing and unique style may be seen in four major areas: the presentation of reality, the depiction of time, character portrayal and lastly, word technique. The simultaneous interaction of these elements in Pizzuto's production brings a bold new dimension to the portrayal of reality and to the Italian literary scene. Essentially, this is the substance of the thesis.
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:LACETR/oai:collectionscanada.gc.ca:QMM.72084 |
| Date | January 1987 |
| Creators | Iafelice, Maria-Carmela. |
| Publisher | McGill University |
| Source Sets | Library and Archives Canada ETDs Repository / Centre d'archives des thèses électroniques de Bibliothèque et Archives Canada |
| Language | English |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Electronic Thesis or Dissertation |
| Format | application/pdf |
| Coverage | Doctor of Philosophy (Department of Italian.) |
| Rights | All items in eScholarship@McGill are protected by copyright with all rights reserved unless otherwise indicated. |
| Relation | alephsysno: 000419394, proquestno: AAINL38307, Theses scanned by UMI/ProQuest. |
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