Mary Melfi: Essays on Her Works

Expanding on her analysis of the Canadian literary canon, this collection of essays offers an in-depth look at accomplished writer Mary Melfi. Focusing on a variety of genres, from poetry and the novel to drama and the modern fairy tale, this volume expertly establishes the timeless relevance of Melfi’s work. Featured contributors—including Domenico D’Alessandro, Lise Hogan, and Marino Tuzi—explore issues such as her emphasis on displacement, irony, ethnicity, class, and gender.