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Name: Full of life
Rating: 5 (1 reviews)
Author: Cooper, Stephen

Cooper presents the first comprehensive study of John Fante, an American novelist, screenwriter, and Italian‑American figure known for his raw, poetic, and often violent prose. Drawing on meticulous scholarship, the book traces Fante’s personal history and literary career, highlighting how his works simultaneously expose and mask his own identity. It examines the recurring parallels between Fante and his autobiographical hero Arturo and places the writer within the broader context of Californian and American literary culture.

First publish date: 2000

Genre: Biography & Autobiography/Biography

Authors: Cooper, Stephen

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