Giacomo Leopardi, born into the unique intellectual climate of the late 18th century, was an Italian scholar and poet whose work was profoundly shaped by the classical tradition and the Enlightenment's rationalist legacy. Yet, he was also ensnared by the Romantic zeitgeist that would come to define his place in literary history. His personal struggles with health, unrequited love, and a deep sense of isolation influenced his contemplative writing, and his masterful engagement with themes of nature, love, and existential anguish resonates with the work of contemporaries such as Lord Byron and Percy Shelley.
'The Poems of Giacomo Leopardi' is highly recommended for readers who seek poetry that contemplates life's grand questions through the prism of intense personal experience. This collection will especially appeal to those intrigued by the intersection of Romantic lyricism and pre-modernist contemplation. Leopardi's poetry invites a contemplative journey, offering a sense of solace in its shared recognition of human disillusionment and the search for meaning within a seemingly indifferent cosmos.
Giacomo Leopardi (1798-1837), an iconic figure of the Italian literary canon, is esteemed for his profound lyric poetry and erudite scholarship. Born into a noble family in the small town of Recanati, Leopardi was a precocious child whose intellectual hunger was fostered in his father's extensive library. Despite his isolated upbringing and lifelong health issues, Leopardi's studies in philology, philosophy, and literary classics shaped his distinctive poetic voice—a blend of melancholic contemplation and existential introspection. 'The Poems of Giacomo Leopardi' is a testament to his literary achievements, showcasing his mastery of language, deep pessimism, and seemingly effortless synthesis of Classical models and Romantic sensitivities. Notable among his oeuvre is the 'Canti', a collection of poems that form the core of his literary legacy. This work exemplifies Leopardi's genius in articulating the human condition through themes such as love, nature, and the inescapable anguish of existence. Leopardi's influence extends beyond poetry to essays, such as those found in 'Zibaldone di pensieri', a voluminous set of reflections and philological examinations. His contributions to literary criticism and philosophy underscore his standing as one of the 19th century's most significant thinkers. As a poet, Leopardi is remembered not only for the beauty of his verse but also for the sincerity and depth of his engagement with the perennial woes of life.
Erscheint lt. Verlag | 16.9.2022 |
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Übersetzer | Frederick Townsend |
Verlagsort | Prague |
Sprache | englisch |
Themenwelt | Literatur ► Lyrik / Dramatik ► Lyrik / Gedichte |
Schlagworte | 19th century poetry • Canti collection • Classic literature in translation • Existentialist poetry • French Literature • Giacomo Leopardi poems • Influential Italian poets • Italian poetry • Italian poetry classics • Leopardi's philosophical poetry • poetry anthology • Romanticism literary movement • Translations into English |
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