Study Hall Member Federico Perelmuter Wrote An Essay About The Literary Aesthetics of Argentina’s Far-Right President

Study Hall Member Federico Perelmuter Wrote An Essay About The Literary Aesthetics of Argentina’s Far-Right President

For the European Review of Books, Federico Perelmuter explored whether literature can help people “resist the pull of ‘diet fascism’ by exploring the aesthetics of Javier Milei and an underwhelming literary festival.” The essay weaves together literary references to unpack the appeal — and leadership style — of far-right Argentine president Milei, and explores the […]

For the European Review of Books, Federico Perelmuter explored whether literature can help people “resist the pull of ‘diet fascism’ by exploring the aesthetics of Javier Milei and an underwhelming literary festival.” The essay weaves together literary references to unpack the appeal — and leadership style — of far-right Argentine president Milei, and explores the significance of his election. 

Perelmuter is a Buenos Aires based writer.