As you all may know, I am a neophyte Italianist (we're talking Italian 102
here) lurking on the list. This question, therefore, may be very
elementary, but here it is:
At the end of Toni Morrison's new novel _Paradise_, a character named
Piedade appears. Does this character represent an allusion to a famous
character in Italian literature, e.g., in Dante's _Paradiso_?
Any leads are appreciated. Thanks.
Jameela Lares
Department of English
University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, MS 39406
%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%
|