A comparison with his other works like
: The themes of I conformisti are further explored in his 2011 book Cancellare le tracce , which examines the silence of Italian intellectuals regarding their own fascist pasts.
A summary of the from other Italian intellectuals
: The book sparked significant debate upon its release, with some critics praising its passion and others dismissing it as anecdotal or overly focused on the author's personal perspectives.
: Battista laments the disappearance of thinkers like George Orwell, Albert Camus, and Simone Weil—"irregulars" who were willing to betray their political affiliations to remain true to themselves.