Beschreibung
The story of the South Tyrol since its amalgamation into the Italian state in 1919 has been a complex and often turbulent one. This book investigates the political role of the theatre in reflecting, shaping and subverting patterns of cultural identity among the German-speaking South Tyrolese.
Autorenportrait
Nóra de Buiteléir is a postdoctoral research fellow in the School of Languages, Literatures and Cultural Studies, Trinity College Dublin, funded by the Irish Research Council.
Inhalt
Contents: Origins and development of the South Tyrolese Question – Treatment of minorities under Italian Fascism – Theatrical constructions of identity and nationhood – Cultural memory on the stage – Close reading of dramatic texts and performances – Performance reception.
