The Detective as a Historian: The Legacy of the Resistance in Macchiavelli and Guccini's Crime Series, NeMLA Italian Studies, Special Issue “Italy in WWII and the Transition to Democracy. Memory, Fiction, Histories”, vol. XXXVI (2014): 213-235 (original) (raw)

The paper explores the role of crime fiction in shaping contemporary interpretations of Italian history, particularly during the period of Fascism and the Resistance. It focuses on the works of authors Macchiavelli and Guccini, arguing that their narratives engage with and critique the ideological debates surrounding this critical era. Drawing connections between crime fiction and historical representation, the analysis highlights how these authors utilize the detective genre to confront the legacy of the Fascist regime and address the moral complexities faced by individuals during this tumultuous period.