The Poet and the Dictator: Lauro de Bosis Resists Fascism in Italy and America

by Jean McClure Mudge

This vivid biography is a study of the life and times of the Italian poet-activist, Lauro de Bosis. Remarkably productive as a poet, cultural diplomat, and political subversive, de Bosis founded and lead an underground resistance group, the National Alliance for Liberty. His actions culminated in a dramatic solo flight over Rome in October 1931, showering the city with protest leaflets against the Fascist dictatorship before plunging to his death...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0275969649
• ISBN13: 9780275969646
• Release Date: April 2002
• Publisher: Praeger
• Length: 240 Pages
• Weight: 1.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.1" x 9.5"