Linguistic, Literary and Translation Studies

Ernst Jünger: a writer in the German century This article aims to retrace the intellectual journey of Ernst Jünger (1895-1998), focusing in particular on the connection between literature and politics in his work, as expressed in two profoundly different writings: a fantastical novel written as a veiled criticism of the Nazi regime, and a post-war reflection on the role of the intellectual in the changed ideological landscape of the 20th century.

no prerequisites required

- Ernst Jünger, Sulle scogliere di marmo, Guanda 2022; - Ernst Jünger, Il trattato del ribelle, Adelphi, 1990; - G. Guerra, Ernst Jünger. Una biografia letteraria e politica, Carocci, 2025; - F. MASINI E. Jünger: dall’«Arbeiter» all’‘anarca’, in “Il Mulino” XXXIV, 5 (1985), pp. 787-801 [PDF]. - M. ROSSINI, I non luoghi dell’inumano. Maschera e catastrofe: sulle tracce di Ernst Jünger, ombre Corte, 2015 [PDF].

Attendance, although encouraged, is entirely optional.

In addition to the usual oral exam, it is advisable to make presentations in class on individual topics, which will result in specific assessments, with the function of exempting parts of the final exam, to be agreed with the teacher. To pass the exam you must achieve a vote of not less than 18/30. To achieve a score of 30/30 cum laude, the student must instead demonstrate that he has acquired an excellent knowledge of all the topics covered during the course, being able to link them in a logical and consistent way.

Classes will follow the normal lecture format. However, depending on participants' preferences and the schedule, students are strongly encouraged to participate in plenary presentations on individual topics agreed upon with the instructor.

Ernst Jünger: a writer in the German century This article aims to retrace the intellectual journey of Ernst Jünger (1895-1998), focusing in particular on the connection between literature and politics in his work, as expressed in two profoundly different writings: a fantastical novel written as a veiled criticism of the Nazi regime, and a post-war reflection on the role of the intellectual in the changed ideological landscape of the 20th century.

no prerequisites required

- Ernst Jünger, Sulle scogliere di marmo, Guanda 2022; - Ernst Jünger, Il trattato del ribelle, Adelphi, 1990; - G. Guerra, Ernst Jünger. Una biografia letteraria e politica, Carocci, 2025; - F. MASINI E. Jünger: dall’«Arbeiter» all’‘anarca’, in “Il Mulino” XXXIV, 5 (1985), pp. 787-801 [PDF]. - M. ROSSINI, I non luoghi dell’inumano. Maschera e catastrofe: sulle tracce di Ernst Jünger, ombre Corte, 2015 [PDF].

Attendance, although encouraged, is entirely optional.

In addition to the usual oral exam, it is advisable to make presentations in class on individual topics, which will result in specific assessments, with the function of exempting parts of the final exam, to be agreed with the teacher. To pass the exam you must achieve a vote of not less than 18/30. To achieve a score of 30/30 cum laude, the student must instead demonstrate that he has acquired an excellent knowledge of all the topics covered during the course, being able to link them in a logical and consistent way.

Classes will follow the normal lecture format. However, depending on participants' preferences and the schedule, students are strongly encouraged to participate in plenary presentations on individual topics agreed upon with the instructor.