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Che Bella Figura!: The Power of Performance in an Italian Ladies' Club in Chicago

Fred L. Gardaphé

3/5 ( ratings)

Literally translated, fare bella figura means to make a beautiful figure, and figuratively it refers to the act of putting on a good show, performance, or display. The author uncovers the real rules of an Italian ladies' club by analyzing their language and behavior. In so doing, she gives examples of the historical and linguistic importance of this concept, as well as its potential for cross-cultural misunderstanding.

Language: English

Pages: 164

Format: Paperback

Publisher: State University of New York Press

Release: April 23, 1999

ISBN: 0791440923

ISBN 13: 9780791440926

Che Bella Figura!: The Power of Performance in an Italian Ladies' Club in Chicago

Fred L. Gardaphé

3/5 ( ratings)

Literally translated, fare bella figura means to make a beautiful figure, and figuratively it refers to the act of putting on a good show, performance, or display. The author uncovers the real rules of an Italian ladies' club by analyzing their language and behavior. In so doing, she gives examples of the historical and linguistic importance of this concept, as well as its potential for cross-cultural misunderstanding.

Language: English

Pages: 164

Format: Paperback

Publisher: State University of New York Press

Release: April 23, 1999

ISBN: 0791440923

ISBN 13: 9780791440926

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