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Title: The Poems of Leopardi

Note: Reading ease score: 72.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Credits: Produced by Marc D'Hooghe at Free Literature (online soon
in an extended version, also linking to free sources for
education worldwide ... MOOC's, educational materials,...)
Images generously made available by the Hathi Trust.

Summary: "The Poems of Leopardi" by Giacomo Leopardi is a collection of poetry translated from Italian, likely written in the early 19th century. This work presents a profound exploration of themes such as nature, love, despair, and the human condition, reflecting Leopardi's unique style that intertwines lyrical beauty with deep philosophical pondering. The collection captures the essence of the poet's melancholic yet richly imaginative perspective on life. The opening of this collection provides an insightful glimpse into Leopardi's life and the philosophical underpinnings of his poetry. It details his early years in Recanati, the influence of his upbringing and education, and the physical and emotional tribulations that shaped his worldview. The narrative touches upon his early poetic ambitions and the significant works that emerged from his suffering, revealing a man who, despite his ill health and despair, sought beauty and expression through verse. Throughout this introduction, there's a clear indication of how Leopardi's personal anguish informs his art, setting the stage for the emotive and thought-provoking poetry that follows. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Leopardi, Giacomo, 1798-1837

Translator: Cliffe, Francis Henry

EBook No.: 53020

Published: Sep 9, 2016

Downloads: 152

Language: English

Subject: Italian poetry -- Translations into English

LoCC: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

Title: The Poems of Leopardi

Note: Reading ease score: 72.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Credits: Produced by Marc D'Hooghe at Free Literature (online soon
in an extended version, also linking to free sources for
education worldwide ... MOOC's, educational materials,...)
Images generously made available by the Hathi Trust.

Summary: "The Poems of Leopardi" by Giacomo Leopardi is a collection of poetry translated from Italian, likely written in the early 19th century. This work presents a profound exploration of themes such as nature, love, despair, and the human condition, reflecting Leopardi's unique style that intertwines lyrical beauty with deep philosophical pondering. The collection captures the essence of the poet's melancholic yet richly imaginative perspective on life. The opening of this collection provides an insightful glimpse into Leopardi's life and the philosophical underpinnings of his poetry. It details his early years in Recanati, the influence of his upbringing and education, and the physical and emotional tribulations that shaped his worldview. The narrative touches upon his early poetic ambitions and the significant works that emerged from his suffering, revealing a man who, despite his ill health and despair, sought beauty and expression through verse. Throughout this introduction, there's a clear indication of how Leopardi's personal anguish informs his art, setting the stage for the emotive and thought-provoking poetry that follows. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Leopardi, Giacomo, 1798-1837

Translator: Cliffe, Francis Henry

EBook No.: 53020

Published: Sep 9, 2016

Downloads: 152

Language: English

Subject: Italian poetry -- Translations into English

LoCC: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.