Theory and Criticism of Literature and Arts, Vol. 8, Nr. 2 (2024)
DOI: 10.55456/vol8nr2
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Table of Contents
Title: Editoriale
pp. 8–9
Author: Carla Rossi and Raffaele Pinto
Abstract: An introductory editorial outlining the main themes and research directions featured in this issue, focusing on literary criticism, philological studies, and cross-cultural perspectives.
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Title: Zarathustra’s dream: Nietzsche’s lyrical ‘other’ midday
pp. 10–23
Author: Carlo Chiurco, Università di Verona (ORCID: 0000-0001-6771-6896)
Abstract: This article offers an in-depth analysis of Friedrich Nietzsche’s concept of the “other midday” as articulated in Thus Spoke Zarathustra, exploring both its poetic resonance and philosophical significance. The study examines how this notion functions as a pivotal metaphor in Nietzsche’s thought, symbolizing a moment of radical illumination, existential affirmation, and transformative insight. Particular focus is placed on the lyrical and dreamlike qualities of Zarathustra’s discourse, revealing how Nietzsche blends philosophical reflection with poetic expression to convey experiences that transcend rational articulation. The essay investigates how the “other midday” encapsulates key Nietzschean themes such as eternal recurrence, the overcoming of nihilism, and the revaluation of values, while simultaneously serving as a vision of personal and cosmic renewal. By analyzing textual passages and their stylistic features, the article highlights the intricate interplay between Nietzsche’s philosophical ideas and his literary strategies, arguing that the “other midday” represents a lyrical “other space” where metaphysical and aesthetic dimensions converge. Ultimately, the study contributes to a deeper understanding of how Nietzsche employs poetic language to expand the boundaries of philosophical discourse and to articulate profound experiences of existential transformation.
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Title: La filologia al servizio della storia del manoscritto W425 di Baltimora
pp. 24–35
Author: Carla Rossi, ISFiDa Chair (ORCID: 0000-0001-6557-3684)
Abstract: A philological study of the Baltimore manuscript W425, exploring textual features, codicological details, and the manuscript’s relevance for medieval art history and manuscript reconstruction.
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Title: La metafisica dell’odio nella canzone dantesca Io son venuto al punto della rota
pp. 36–48
Author: Raffaele Pinto, University of Barcelona (ORCID 0009-0000-6295-3446)
Abstract: The paper investigates metaphysical themes of hatred in Dante’s poem Io son venuto al punto della rota, offering insights into its philosophical depth and poetic construction.
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Dante Studies Quaderni del SISD, Numero 1
Title: Dante della formazione e Dante della purificazione in Ōe Kenzaburo. Gli anni della nostalgia
pp. 49–66
Author: Erminia Ardissino, Emerita, Università di Torino (ORCID: 0000-0002-1971-5183)
Abstract: This essay examines the reflections of Dante’s notions of moral development and purification in the works of Kenzaburo Ōe, particularly focusing on The Years of Nostalgia.
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Title: Dante Papers. I saggi americani di Borgese
pp. 67–83
Author: Gandolfo Cascio, Observatory on Dante Studies, Utrecht University
Abstract: An analysis of Giuseppe Antonio Borgese’s American essays, discussing his perspectives on literary criticism and his engagement with Dantean themes across his works.
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Title: Dante e il mondo infero: Hillman lettore (in)consapevole della Commedia
pp. 84–111
Author: Mirco Cittadini (ORCID: 0009-0009-2201-8352)
Abstract: A study exploring James Hillman’s reading of Dante’s Commedia, examining psychological interpretations of the infernal imagery and Hillman’s conscious or unconscious reception of Dante’s vision.
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Title: La ricezione di Dante nella Letteratura afroamericana: Dante e Toni Morrison
pp. 112–124
Author: Marianna Esposito Vinzi, lecturer in Italian Language and Culture at the Education Nationale Académie de Paris
Abstract: This article explores the influence of Dante’s works in African American literature, with particular attention to the intertextual connections and thematic echoes in Toni Morrison’s novels.
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Title: Dante in João Guimarães Rosa
pp. 125–132
Author: Francesco Luti, University of Barcelona (ORCID: 0000-0002-2802-8449)
Abstract: The essay investigates how Dante’s literary models and imagery influenced João Guimarães Rosa’s narrative techniques and symbolic representations, revealing cross-cultural literary ties.
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Full Issue DOI: 10.55456/vol8nr2