How to Spot a Fascist
Random House UK · Print & ebook · November 24, 2020
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- Who it’s for
- Eco’s essays make the language of fascism, censorship, and tolerance worth examining closely.
- Themes
- Fascism, Freedom and liberation, Censorship and tolerance
- Pacing
- Reflective
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We are here to remember what happened and to declare solemnly that ‘they’ must never do it again. But who are ‘they’? HOW TO SPOT A FASCIST is a selection of three thought-provoking essays on freedom and fascism, censorship and tolerance – including Eco’s iconic essay ‘Ur-Fascism’, which lists the fourteen essential characteristics of fascism, and draws on his own personal experiences growing up in the shadow of Mussolini.
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Umberto Eco remains one of the greatest writers and cultural commentators of the last century. In these pertinent pieces, he warns against prejudice and abuses of power and proves a wise and insightful guide for our times. If we strive to learn from our collective history and come together in challenging times, we can hope for a peaceful and tolerant future. Freedom and liberation are never-ending tasks. Let this be our motto: ‘Do not forget.’
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Eco’s essays make the language of fascism, censorship, and tolerance worth examining closely.
Come here for
- A clear-eyed look at fascism and its warning signs
- Questions about freedom, prejudice, and abuses of power
Expect
- Three thought-provoking essays, including “Ur-Fascism”
- Personal reflection alongside political and cultural commentary
Where it sits
| Fascism & Totalitarianism | 98% |
|---|---|
| Censorship & Free Speech | 41% |
| Political Writing | 25% |
Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.
Publisher categories
- Political Writing
- Civil Liberties
- Fascism & Totalitarianism
- Authors
- Umberto Eco
- Publisher
- Random House UK
- Published
- November 24, 2020
- Format
- Print & ebook
- Theme
- Fascism · Freedom and liberation · Censorship and tolerance
- Reading lane
- Political Writing