Personal Effects
Nancy Caronia
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Personal Effects
by Nancy Caronia, Edvige Giunta
Published
2014
Publisher
Oxford University Press, Incorporated
Pages
288
ISBN-13
9781322400723
Description
"Celebrating one of the most important Italian American female authors of our time, Personal Effects offers a lucid view of Louise DeSalvo as a writer who has produced a vast and provocative body of memoir writing, a scholar who has enriched our understanding of Virginia Woolf, and a teacher who has transformed countless lives. More than an anthology, Personal Effects represents an author case study and an example for modern Italian American interdisciplinary scholarship. Personal Effects examines DeSalvo's memoirs as works that push the boundaries of the most controversial genre of the past few decades. In these works, the author fearlessly explores issues such as immigration, domesticity, war, adultery, illness, mental health, sexuality, the environment, and trauma through the lens of gender, ethnic, and working-class identity. Alongside her groundbreaking scholarship, DeSalvo's memoirs attest to the power and influence of this feminist Italian American writer"-- "The two editors and eighteen scholars and creative nonfiction writers offer a lucid view of a writer who has produced one of the most provocative bodies of memoir writing in contemporary US literature, a scholar who has enriched our understanding of Virginia Woolf, and a teacher who has transformed countless lives"--
Subjects
A Room of One's Own
Letters to a young poet
The Invisible Man
Alice's Adventures in Wonderland / Through the Looking Glass
Lady Chatterley's Lover
A Christmas Carol
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Personal Effects?
This edition of Personal Effects has approximately 288 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Personal Effects?
For most readers, Personal Effects typically takes between 6h 0m and 4h 0m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 72,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 4h 48m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 10 days • Estimated word count: 72,000 words
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What is the word count of Personal Effects?
The estimated word count for Personal Effects is approximately 72,000 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Personal Effects?
Personal Effects was written by Nancy Caronia, Edvige Giunta.
When was Personal Effects published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2014. The original work may have been published on a different date.