Utopia and Dystopia in Postwar Italian Literature

Pasolini, Calvino, Sanguineti, Volponi

Autori

• Daniele Fioretti

Parametri

• 224 pagine
• 8 ore di lettura

• Arte / Cultura
• Narrativa
• Sulla letteratura

Maggiori informazioni sul libro

Exploring the interplay of utopian and dystopian themes, this book examines the works of four pivotal Italian authors: Pasolini, Calvino, Sanguineti, and Volponi. It delves into their interpretations of these concepts and questions the possibility of distinguishing between utopia and dystopia. Additionally, the role of science fiction within this literary discourse is analyzed. The text also highlights the impact of four significant literary journals in Italy, offering a fresh perspective on the social function of literature in shaping cultural debates.

Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2017

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