Tiranni, eroi e burocrati

Abstract

Since the 19th century, the literary representations of school have been founded on two different perspective: school has been portrayed either as a tyrannical, oppressive institution, or as a means of personal and social redemption and growth. The same alternative applies also to the representation of the teacher, and of her/his relationship with the students: either a merciless war, or a splendid opportunity of mutual enrichment. This dialectic is outlined through a series of exemplary literary works, from Edmondo De Amicis’s Romanzo di un maestro to Sandro Onofri’s Registro di classe.

Keywords

• Scuola
• Totalitarismo
• Desiderio