Project Gutenberg 2016-06-17 Public domain in the USA. 271 Leopardi, Giacomo 1798 1837 Leopardi, G. (Giacomo) Leopardi, Giacomo, conte Papareschi, Cosimo Edwardes, Charles Operette morali. English Essays and Dialogues Reading ease score: 66.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. Biographical sketch -- History of the human race -- Dialogue between Hercules and Atlas -- Dialogue between Fashion and Death -- Prize competition announced by the Academy of Sillographs -- Dialogue between a goblin and a gnome -- Dialogue between Malambruno and Farfarello -- Dialogue between Nature and a soul -- Dialogue between the Earth and the Moon -- The wager of Prometheus -- Dialogue between a natural philosopher and a metaphysician -- Dialogue between Tasso and his familiar spirit -- Dialogue between Nature and an Icelander -- Parini on glory -- Dialogue between Frederic Ruysch and his mummies -- Remarkable sayings of Philip Ottonieri -- Dialogue between Christopher Columbus and Pietro Gutierrez -- Panegyric of birds -- The song of the wild cock -- Dialogue between Timandro and Eleandro -- Copernicus -- Dialogue between an almanac seller and a passer-by -- Dialogue between Plotinus and Porphyrius -- Comparison of the last words of Marcus Brutus and Theophrastus -- Dialogue between Tristano and a friend. Marc D'Hooghe "Essays and Dialogues" by Giacomo Leopardi is a collection of philosophical essays and dialogues written in the early 19th century. The work delves into various themes reflecting on human existence, philosophy, and the struggles of life, showcasing Leopardi's insightful yet often melancholic worldview. This collection includes dialogues between mythic figures and discussions on human nature, emphasizing the complexity of human emotions and the pursuit of meaning. The opening of the collection introduces the content and context of Leopardi's thoughts, revealing his deep engagement with existential questions and human folly. It begins with a biographical sketch that illustrates Leopardi's intellectual growth, ambitions, and the physical and mental struggles that shaped his philosophy. Leopardi's dialogues explore the human condition, addressing universal themes such as despair, existence, and the nature of happiness, presented through interactions among legendary characters like Hercules and Atlas, as well as abstract concepts like Fashion and Death. Overall, the beginning sets the stage for a contemplative journey through the mind of one of Italy's most profound literary figures, inviting readers to reflect on the inherent contradictions and beauty of life. (This is an automatically generated summary.) en Essays Dialogues Italian literature -- Translations into English PQ Text Browsing: Language & Communication Browsing: Literature 508888 508843 2024-10-21T18:00:32.713304 2023-09-22T14:11:29.776067 text/html text/html 516992 2021-01-19T14:53:45 text/html 310115 2024-10-21T18:00:41.250238 application/epub+zip 315115 2024-10-21T18:00:34.417252 application/epub+zip 253298 2024-10-21T18:00:33.289358 application/epub+zip 458522 2024-10-21T18:00:46.059208 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 417792 2024-10-21T18:00:40.681242 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 356427 2022-09-23T21:12:52.972033 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 464969 464973 2024-10-21T18:00:30.773387 2023-09-22T14:11:28.899066 text/plain; charset=us-ascii text/plain 465165 2021-01-19T14:56:14 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 21466 2024-10-21T18:00:46.463194 application/rdf+xml 11660 2024-10-21T18:00:33.770272 image/jpeg 2188 2024-10-21T18:00:33.559305 image/jpeg 175289 2021-01-19T14:56:38 application/octet-stream application/zip 289026 2021-10-30T01:40:32 application/octet-stream application/zip 287546 2024-10-21T18:00:32.779301 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