Keywords
World War II, Italian resistance, music, Nazi Occupation
Abstract
The song "Bella Ciao" was originally written as an anthem for the struggles of the 19th century Italian working class. Amidst the beginning of Italy's monumental wrestle against fascism (both from Italy's own government and Nazi forces), the words were changed to reflect the struggle of the resistance fighters, known as partisans. "Bella Ciao" was now a song mourning the loss of their beautiful Italy. It was not just a song of grief, but also a song of belligerent determination to resist.
Recommended Citation
Willis, Alexander
(2022)
"All Those Who Shall Pass An Italian's Resistance & Nazi Occupation,"
The Thetean: A Student Journal for Scholarly Historical Writing: Vol. 51:
Iss.
1, Article 3.
Available at:
https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/thetean/vol51/iss1/3
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