Project Gutenberg 2006-09-19 Public domain in the USA. 232 Leopardi, Giacomo 1798 1837 Leopardi, G. (Giacomo) Leopardi, Giacomo, conte Papareschi, Cosimo Townsend, Frederick The Poems of Giacomo Leopardi Reading ease score: 70.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. "The Poems of Giacomo Leopardi" by Giacomo Leopardi is a collection of poetry written in the early 19th century. This compilation showcases the profound emotional landscapes and philosophical ponderings of Leopardi, a seminal figure in Italian literature known for his exploration of themes such as love, loss, and the human condition. The poems reflect a blend of idealism and a melancholic view of existence, rooted in his own struggles and the cultural backdrop of Italy. The opening of this collection introduces the reader to Leopardi's poetry through an insightful preface that positions him within the Italian literary canon. It highlights his philosophical depth, emotional intensity, and the impact of his life experiences on his work, including his aspirations, loves, and sorrows. This portion suggests that the themes of nationalism and beauty are central to his poems, indicating a blend of personal and collective reflections. The translated selections from his work start to unveil his poignant imagery and articulate his disillusionment with life, setting the stage for a rich exploration of human emotion and thought throughout the collection. (This is an automatically generated summary.) en Italian poetry -- Translations into English PQ Text Best Books Ever Listings Browsing: Literature Browsing: Poetry 316675 2024-10-08T12:38:39.524214 2023-09-09T03:59:59.023980 text/html text/html 336897 2021-05-04T05:06:43 text/html 355332 2024-10-08T12:38:47.031171 application/epub+zip 390937 2024-10-08T12:38:40.466213 application/epub+zip 186428 2024-10-08T12:38:39.967222 application/epub+zip 485971 2024-10-08T12:38:52.124172 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 446478 2024-10-08T12:38:46.589205 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 242517 2022-09-09T08:47:43.546494 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 194006 194034 2024-10-08T12:38:37.963220 2023-09-09T03:59:57.627953 text/plain; charset=us-ascii text/plain 194134 2021-05-04T05:06:03 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 19889 2024-10-08T12:38:52.510156 application/rdf+xml 14872 2024-10-08T12:38:40.123201 image/jpeg 1938 2024-10-08T12:38:40.043197 image/jpeg 75582 2021-05-04T05:07:47 application/octet-stream application/zip 335824 2021-10-17T06:47:19 application/octet-stream application/zip 336253 2024-10-08T12:38:39.551212 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia it.wikipedia