Paolo Favilli Libri

The book explores the paradox of Marxism's dominance in Italian culture and historical writing during the postwar era, followed by its abrupt decline. It delves into the implications of Giovanni Levi's observation that contemporary society no longer identifies with Marxist ideology, examining the cultural shifts and historical narratives that contributed to this transformation. Through a critical analysis, it reflects on how the legacy of Marxism has shaped Italian intellectual discourse and the complexities of its disappearance from mainstream thought.

A compelling analysis of how Marx's ideas were received in Italy from the 1860s through the First World War