The essay studies the relationships between the novel "Nottetempo, casa per casa" and the linguistic considerations disseminated by Consolo in other texts. Consolo does not limit himself to criticising the language of fascism but broadens his critical analysis to the language of power as such and the languages of opposition, when they are tainted by empty rhetoric. In this sense, the protagonist’s final escape also takes on a palingenetic value from a political point of view.

«Odio finanche la lingua che si parla». Potere e libertà in "Nottetempo, casa per casa" di Vincenzo Consolo

traina giuseppe
2022-01-01

Abstract

The essay studies the relationships between the novel "Nottetempo, casa per casa" and the linguistic considerations disseminated by Consolo in other texts. Consolo does not limit himself to criticising the language of fascism but broadens his critical analysis to the language of power as such and the languages of opposition, when they are tainted by empty rhetoric. In this sense, the protagonist’s final escape also takes on a palingenetic value from a political point of view.
2022
Fascism; language; opposition; Italy; 20th century
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