Forms Open to Life

Autori

  • Darko Suvin McGill University
  • Federico Pianzola ICI Berlin

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.13130/2037-2426/4586

Parole chiave:

Dialectics, Marxism, power, humanities, epistemology

Abstract

This is the revised transcript of a conversation between Darko Suvin [DS] and Federico Pianzola [FP]. The topics discussed are many and the focus keeps zooming back and forth from the historical context of humanities vs. resurgent fascism to formal remarks on literature, theatre, utopia, narrative, and other themes. Particular emphasis is given to a reflection on the dialectical and constructivist approach deployed by Suvin in his works.

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Pubblicato

27-12-2014

Come citare

Suvin, D., & Pianzola, F. (2014). Forms Open to Life. ENTHYMEMA, (11), 44–57. https://doi.org/10.13130/2037-2426/4586

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Ricevuto 2014-12-27
Accettato 2014-12-27
Pubblicato 2014-12-27