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How to Spot a Fascist Kindle Edition

by Umberto Eco (Author), Alastair McEwen (Translator), Richard Dixon (Translator) Format: Kindle Edition
4.6 out of 5 stars 534 ratings

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.

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.'

'He brilliantly exposes all that is absurd and paradoxical in contemporary behaviour. Eco's irony is disarming, his cleverness dazzling' Guardian

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He brilliantly exposes all that is absurd and paradoxical in contemporary behaviour. Eco’s irony is disarming, his cleverness dazzling ― Guardian

About the Author

Umberto Eco (1932-2016) wrote fiction, literary criticism and philosophy. His first novel, The Name of the Rose, was a major international bestseller. His other works include Foucault's Pendulum, The Island of the Day Before, Baudolino, The Mysterious Flame of Queen Loana, The Prague Cemetery and Numero Zero along with many brilliant collections of essays.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B087WMFKWS
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Vintage Digital
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  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ 13 August 2020
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1.9 MB
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 53 pages
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1473585485
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  • Best Sellers Rank: 183,480 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store)
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Umberto Eco

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Umberto Eco (born 5 January 1932) is an Italian novelist, medievalist, semiotician, philosopher, and literary critic.

He is the author of several bestselling novels, The Name of The Rose, Foucault's Pendulum, The Island of The Day Before, and Baudolino. His collections of essays include Five Moral Pieces, Kant and the Platypus, Serendipities, Travels In Hyperreality, and How To Travel With a Salmon and Other Essays.

He has also written academic texts and children's books.

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  • ｊｈｇｆ
    5.0 out of 5 stars 必須
    Reviewed in Japan on 23 March 2022
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    大事なスキル
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  • msokolo
    5.0 out of 5 stars Ecce Ecco
    Reviewed in France on 8 May 2025
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    Bref, précis, pertinent, terrifiant. Une analyse qui devrait nous mettre en garde contre le retour non seulement du fascisme mais des totalitarismes en général. Hélas noyée dans le bruit médiatique, un concept des plus heuristiques. Au 21° siècle le peuple inventeur de la démocratie moderne, le plus riche du monde, abruti de bruit médiatique, élit un Ur-fascist. Ce livre devrait faire partie des programmes pédagogiques.
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  • HecktorSP
    5.0 out of 5 stars A must read for anyone interested in preserving liberty, free speech and democracy.
    Reviewed in the United States on 25 May 2025
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    A classic essay by one of the great thinkers of the 20th century. This work is especially valuable now that the crazy right is trying to take over America.
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  • FretlessBob
    5.0 out of 5 stars Slender but potent
    Reviewed in Canada on 18 November 2024
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    With the word 'fascist' being flung around indiscriminately, this is a fine antidote to careless use. The definition comes too close to what we are seeing south of the border and thus offers no comfort that it's not really happening. It can't happen here...no, wait....
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  • Nadine Vansant
    5.0 out of 5 stars Not always easy to read but so enlightening
    Reviewed in the Netherlands on 29 September 2022
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    What is fascism? Where does it come from? How did it change in history? What kinds of fascism are ther? And finally what links St Augustinus to fascism....sssttt no, I won't tell you
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