French Literature Reviews - 2026
V. Supino, C. Benaim and E. Rosselli, Trois générations de femmes dans la tourmente (trans. É. Vial and V. Supino)
History, Politics and Society
UGA Éditions of Université Grenoble Alpes announces the publication of the book
Trois générations de femmes dans la tourmente
Florence 1943-1944
Authors: Valentina Supino, Camilla Benaim, Elisa Rosselli
Translated from Italian by Eric Vial and Valentina Supino
Introduced and annotated by Eric Vial
Series: Italie plurielle
ISBN: 978-2-37747-027-3
ISSN: 2274-4703
Format: 14 x 21.5
Pages: 248
Price: 19 €
Overview:
Three women from the same family and different generations share their perspectives on World War II, antisemitic persecution, and the German occupation of Florence. This triple testimony weaves together the recollections of Valentina, a psychiatrist reflecting years later on the little girl she once was; excerpts from the diary kept during the summer of 1943 by her mother Camilla, who was in hiding in Florence and active in the Resistance; and, finally, the account of her grandmother Elisa's exile in the aftermath of liberation. The convergence of the events described, combined with their differing perceptions, makes the narrative deeply compelling and moving. The texts are supplemented by a historical introduction, illustrated biographies, a biographical directory of Resistance figures, and insightful explanatory notes.
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The publication of Trois générations de femmes dans la tourmente brings together the distinct viewpoints of three women from a single family navigating the upheavals of World War II, antisemitic persecution, and the German occupation of Florence. Released by UGA Éditions in the Italie plurielle series, this volume combines Valentina Supino's retrospective reflections as a psychiatrist on her childhood, her mother Camilla Benaim's diary from the summer of 1943 written while in hiding and engaged in the Resistance, and her grandmother Elisa Rosselli's account of exile following liberation.
These personal narratives are accompanied by a historical introduction, illustrated biographies, a biographical directory of Resistance figures, and explanatory notes prepared by Eric Vial. Readers interested in twentieth-century European history, autobiographical literature, and accounts of the Italian Resistance may find this translated work relevant to their pursuits regarding family experiences during times of extreme political crisis.