Naples and the Nation: Image, Media and Culture in the Second Republic

Frances Clemente

doi:10.1080/00751634.2026.2662152

July 7, 2026Italian Studies

Naples and the Nation: Image, Media and Culture in the Second Republic

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The aim is to analyze how media and literature shape the cultural image of Naples in contemporary Italy.
Literature review of Italian scholarship on Naples
Analysis of media portrayals and public sentiment
Increased interest in Naples’ cultural identity driven by Ferrante’s work
Shift in media narratives reflecting both local and national contexts

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Explores cultural representations and media narratives in Naples, highlighting their significance in Italian identity.

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Italian scholarship has recently witnessed an upsurge of studies around the city of Naples. Kindled by the unprecedented success of Elena Ferrante’s ‘Neapolitan novels’, the choice of Naples as a p...

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