Pasolini and India: De- and Re-Construction of a Myth

Mazzini, Silvia

doi:doi:10.37050/ci-06_08

Pasolini and IndiaDe- and Re-Construction of a MythSilvia Mazzini

Abstract

Pasolini’s first visit to a Third World country dates to 1960–61. His impressions and experiences during this journey are told in the collection of articles L’odore dell’India, which, in my opinion, also reveals his (perhaps characteristic) tension between being up-to-date and being out of time. This essay can thus be understood as a small journey through the author’s travels in and relations with India.

Keywords: Pasolini, Pier Paolo - L’odore dell India; India; Greek myths; humanity; capitalism; cultural identity

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