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 "The author, beyond any prejudice, tries to understand and helps us understand why Ulrike... becomes a terrorist."

 "Sleep, sleep... well-fed people of my Germany, well-thinking people... sleep peacefully, like the dead."

This review highlights Alois Prinz’s compelling biography of Ulrike Meinhof, emphasizing the book’s thorough historical context and balanced perspective. It contrasts a recent film’s superficial treatment with the book’s in-depth exploration of Meinhof’s journey from a promising youth to a radical terrorist. The biography effectively situates her life amid Germany's post-war political turbulence and youth activism. The review recommends the book for those seeking a nuanced understanding of a complex era and figure. Discover Ulrike Meinhof’s story and the turbulent era that shaped her in Alois Prinz’s captivating biography today.

 If it is talked about at all, it is talked about poorly, with the usual hymns about the bad teachers.

 Only a few decades have passed since AO shouted 'The power must be worker,' but it seems like centuries.

This review presents Emilio Quadrelli's book as a valuable resource to understand the complex 1970s Autonomia Operaia movement in Italy. The book tackles the socio-political context, its diverse participants, and the movement's opposition to capitalism and traditional institutions. The author addresses controversial themes like the intersection of political and military actions with care and competence. The review highlights the book's importance in recovering a suppressed part of history. Dive into the turbulent history of Autonomia Operaia and discover why its story still resonates today.

 Lord Ruthven is indeed a vampire and like all vampires is an undead, loves the night, and does evil for the sake of evil, but is also and above all a romantic dandy.

 The vampire sucks blood, thus, it can be metaphor for the parasitic aristocrat who sucks the blood from the third and fourth estates.

This review highlights John Polidori's 'The Vampyre' as the first literary vampire story, created within the influential circle of Byron. It emphasizes the unique romantic and aristocratic features of Lord Ruthven, differentiating the tale from later vampire fiction. The review also explores the historical and sociological backdrop that influenced the vampire motif, making the story a compelling read for its originality and depth. Discover the original vampire tale that shaped gothic literature—read John Polidori's 'Il Vampiro' today!

 Amelio does not judge, does not take sides either for the father’s reasons or for the son’s; he maintains a proper distance.

 Amelio gives us not only a refined film but also an ‘ethical’ portrayal of those years.

The review highlights Gianni Amelio’s film 'Blow to the Heart' as a refined and ethical depiction of Italy's complex 1970s. The film explores the turbulent era of political violence and social changes through the lens of a father-son conflict. Amelio’s restrained style and refusal to take sides invite viewers to reflect deeply on that troubled decade. The film is praised alongside Bertolucci’s work on similar themes, standing out with its thoughtful narrative and cinematographic skill. It also foreshadows Amelio’s later masterpiece, 'The Stolen Children.' Discover Gianni Amelio’s nuanced take on Italy’s turbulent 70s—watch Blow to the Heart and explore a powerful father-son story.