Massimo Rizzante's Literary Criticism as Vital Experiment

Massimo Rizzante practices essayistic criticism as a vital experiment, seeking works where emotions and existential urgencies pulse. He argues that grasping an artwork's value requires recognizing its unexpected uniqueness, so critical reflection cannot be methodical. Rizzante, a friend and translator of Milan Kundera, curated the monographic issue of Riga dedicated to Kundera. He teaches in Trento and has contributed to journals and newspapers.