Claudio Gino Li Chiavi

L’intermedialità in età moderna e contemporanea, a cura di Christoph Cornelissen e Massimo Rospocher, Annali dell’Istituto storico italo-germanico in Trento. Quaderni, 109, Bologna, Il Mulino, 2024

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L’intermedialità in età moderna e contemporanea, a cura di christoph cornelissen e massimo rospocher, annali dell’istituto storico italo-germanico in trento. Quaderni, 109, bologna, il mulino, 2024. Esplora l'intermedialità nell'età moderna e contemporanea. Un'analisi storica delle relazioni tra diversi media, curata da Cornelissen e Rospocher.

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This edited volume, *L’intermedialità in età moderna e contemporanea*, curated by Christoph Cornelissen and Massimo Rospocher, presents a timely exploration into the multifaceted phenomenon of intermediality across significant historical periods. Published as part of the reputable "Annali dell’Istituto storico italo-germanico in Trento. Quaderni" series by Il Mulino, the publication immediately signals its scholarly intent and institutional backing. The title clearly defines the thematic and chronological boundaries, promising a comprehensive examination of how different media interact, influence, and transform each other from the modern era into the contemporary landscape. However, the absence of an accompanying abstract significantly curtails the ability to provide a detailed and informed assessment of the volume's specific arguments, methodologies, or the precise scope of its contributions. Without an abstract, a full evaluation of the book's potential impact or its particular angle on intermediality remains speculative. Typically, a collection addressing such a broad and complex topic would outline its theoretical framework, highlight key case studies, or articulate the unique insights offered by its contributing scholars. For instance, one might anticipate chapters delving into the interplay between textual and visual media, the emergence of new technologies and their cultural ramifications, or the historical evolution of media convergence and divergence. The reputation of both the editors and the publishing series suggests a high standard of academic rigor, but the lack of an overview prevents an assessment of whether the volume offers a groundbreaking synthesis, presents novel archival research, or challenges existing paradigms within intermediality studies. In conclusion, while the title alone points to a potentially valuable contribution to the fields of media history, cultural studies, and historical research, a definitive review cannot be offered without access to the abstract. Scholars interested in the historical dimensions of intermediality would undoubtedly find the premise intriguing. However, to gauge the specific arguments, the interdisciplinary approaches employed, and the original research presented within this collection, further details regarding its content – such as those typically provided in an abstract – are essential. This volume holds promise, but its true scholarly merit and specific utility to the academic community remain to be fully articulated.

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