Description
Author Ann Cornelisen
Publisher Alfred A. Knopf, 1976
Format Hardcover with dust jacket, protected in Brodart archival covering
Condition Very Good to Like New (dust jacket lightly rubbed, Brodart cover applied)
Summary
Step into the unseen world of rural Southern Italy in Women of the Shadows, a landmark work of feminist nonfiction by Ann Cornelisen. This compelling book reveals the intimate and often silenced lives of Southern Italian women bound by tradition, family, and cultural expectation. With firsthand insight and literary grace, Cornelisen chronicles a landscape of quiet strength and resilience, lifting the veil on a world most never see.
This copy is in excellent collectible condition, with only minor wear to the dust jacket. The Brodart protective cover preserves the original jacket and adds long-term value to this out-of-print title. A standout addition for readers of cultural history, women's studies, and Italian heritage.