Emilio Salgari. A modern mythology between literature, politics, society”. is the new volume published by Olschki and edited by the author Ann Lawson Lucas.
This work, in four illustrated volumes, tells the 'fortune' of the writer of adventure novels Emilio Salgari, trying to demythologize an extraordinary cultural phenomenon. Trace the path through all aspects of its popularity: the beginnings in print, editions, illustrators, translations, adaptations (theatre, cinema, comics). The first volume covers the period of Salgari's life; with new information on editorial relationships, it explains the sources, development and richness of Salgarian work together with its reception.
The book has been available since 15 September 2017. The volume of XVI-442 pages, with 83 figures in the text and 32 color plates is offered at the special price of €29,00.
