Exorcising fear, invoking fears: utopia and dystopia vis-à-vis an ancient passion
In parallel with a process that has characterised modern history and in accordance with the constitutive features of utopian literature, utopian discourses have expunged fear – even fear of death or illness – from their theoretical universe. However, while describing in detail ideal places, utopias...
Main Author: | Manuela Ceretta |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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University of Bologna
2016-12-01
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Series: | Governare la paura |
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Online Access: | https://governarelapaura.unibo.it/article/view/6544 |
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