Comic Fascism: Ideology, Catholicism, and Americanism in Italian Children's Periodicals. By ZaneElward, Columbus, OH: The Ohio State University Press, 2025. 232 pp. 36. 95 (paperback). ISBN: 978‐0‐81‐425952‐8 | Synapse
May 28, 2026
Comic Fascism: Ideology, Catholicism, and Americanism in Italian Children's Periodicals. By ZaneElward, Columbus, OH: The Ohio State University Press, 2025. 232 pp. 36. 95 (paperback). ISBN: 978‐0‐81‐425952‐8
Key Points
This work examines the interplay of ideological elements in Italian children's periodicals and their cultural significance.
Textual analysis of children's periodicals
Historical contextualization of ideological themes
Comparative analysis of religious influences
Unveils the prominence of comic fascism in shaping Italian children's narratives
Demonstrates the integration of Catholic doctrine in periodicals
Highlights Americanism's role in the cultural dialogue of the periodicals
Abstract
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