Irony and disillusionment in "What I Believe" by Edward Morgan Forster
Abstract
The first Italian translation of the essay What I Believe by Edward Morgan Forster is offered here. Under the shadow of Second World War, the author illustrates his ideal of humanity and civilization, by defending liberal values against the threat of totalitarianisms. The target text is preceded by an introduction, which analyses the essay within the context of Forster’s commitment as a public intellectual and discusses the translation strategies adopted.
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