Salvatore Di Giacomo Books

Salvatore Di Giacomo stands as a pivotal figure in the renewal of Neapolitan language poetry at the dawn of the 20th century. He masterfully infused his verse with an 18th-century flavor, employing archaisms that beautifully recall the golden age of Neapolitan culture. This period, when Neapolitan was the vibrant language of comic opera and the Bourbon court, provided Di Giacomo with a rich linguistic palette. His distinctive style evokes this era, offering readers a unique literary experience rooted in a celebrated past.