French Literature Reviews - 2026

A. Ferraro and A. Pia De Luca (eds.), Parcours migrants au Québec. L’italianité de Marco Micone à Philippe Poloni
Francophone and Oral Literatures

Review in Acta Fabula of “Identity and Italianness in Quebec” by Paolo Matteucci.

Parcours migrants au Québec. L'italianité de Marco Micone à Philippe Poloni
Proceedings of the international conference in Udine, March 20–22, 2004, edited by Alessandra Ferraro and Anna Pia De Luca

University of Udine
Canadian Culture Centre

Forum Editions

2006
116 pp.
€ 15.00
ISBN: 97 88-8420-316-3-8

This collection of conference proceedings explores the complex intersection of migration, identity, and cultural expression within the Francophone context of Quebec. Focusing on the concept of l'italianité, the volume traces how writers and artists of Italian origin navigate linguistic and cultural dualities. Through close examinations of prominent figures such as playwright Marco Micone and novelist Philippe Poloni, the contributors shed light on the ways immigrant experiences enrich and reshape contemporary Canadian literature, highlighting the evolving dynamics of transnational identities and cultural integration.

The book will be of particular interest to researchers, students, and readers engaged in Francophone literary studies, migration studies, and cultural theory. By examining how authors articulate belonging across different languages and traditions, the volume addresses fundamental questions regarding cultural hybridity and the politics of location. It serves as a valuable resource for understanding the mosaic of modern Quebec literature, offering critical perspectives on how diverse ancestral roots contribute to the ongoing definition of a collective cultural landscape.