An anthology of the work of one of Italy's finest lyric poets.
Giacomo Leopardi Books
June 29, 1798 – June 14, 1837
Giacomo Leopardi was an Italian scholar, poet, essayist, and philosopher, recognized as one of the great writers of the 19th century. His personal experiences with love deeply influenced some of his most melancholic lyrics, showcasing a profound emotional depth. Despite residing in a small town, Leopardi remained attuned to the core ideas of the Enlightenment, integrating them into his evolving worldview. His literary trajectory positioned him as a prominent figure among Romantic poets, exploring themes of human existence and its inherent sorrows, a perspective mirrored in the philosophy of his contemporary Arthur Schopenhauer.
Cantos
- 538 pages
- 19 hours of reading
Giacomo Leopardi, hailed as Italy's greatest poet since Dante, presents an unfinished masterpiece in The Cantos. This work showcases his exceptional poetic talent intertwined with a profound moral awareness, characterized by its somber lyricism. As one of the early modern thinkers in the West, Leopardi's writings reflect deep introspection and a unique perspective on human existence.
Moral Fables
- 288 pages
- 11 hours of reading
First published in 1827 and here presented in a new translation by J.G. Nichols along with Thoughts, Leopardis own selected pearls of wisdom and gems of social observation, this volume will enchant both those who are familiar with and those who are new to the works of Italys last great polymath.
Giacomo Leopardi, an influential figure of the 19th century, emerged from the conservative Papal States to engage with Enlightenment ideas, despite his secluded upbringing. His literary evolution led to the creation of a significant body of work characterized by pessimism and deep philosophical insights, aligning him with the Romantic movement. Leopardi's poetry and essays reflect profound themes of existence and human experience, establishing him as one of the era's greatest poets.
Tutte le poesie e tutte le prose
- 1468 pages
- 52 hours of reading
Lo &"Zibaldone di pensieri&" è una sorta di diario, un&'amplissima raccolta di ragionamenti e note filosofiche, psicologiche, letterarie, che Leopardi annotò durante il corso della vita e soprattutto negli anni 1820-26.
I grandi libri - 819: L'amore nelle prose e nei versi
- 202 pages
- 8 hours of reading
Anthology of texts by Leopardi on the theme of love.
PARA el estudio del alma leopardiana tienen especial importancia sus Pensamientos, una verdadera enciclopedia de meditaciones más o menos filosóficas y literarias, de anotaciones filológicas, de historia, etc., que el poeta escribió para sí. En ella está el fruto de sus soliloquios, desde las observaciones íntimas y poéticas hasta los razonamientos puros y fríos del hombre objetivo. De sus páginas hemos extraído estas otras que publicamos bajo el título de Mi vida sin esperanza, y a las que hemos agregado la «Carta dedicatoria a los amigos de Toscana», que figura en la edición florentina de los Cantos, y la «Despedida de Tristán al amigo», extraída de las Pequeñas obras morales. A través de este volumen, seguimos la metamorfosis del poeta que desde las dulces y serenas ilusiones del primer amor cae en el terrible anonadamiento de su melancolía. Y seguimos también la evolución de su estilo y de su agudo espíritu analítico que será, sin duda, la cruz de su vida. No ya como literato puro, sino como hombre, adherido a la vida y a la naturaleza, como filósofo, crítico y político, Leopardi es siempre poeta, imprime sentido y expresión poética a todo lo que escribe. Aun lo que nos repugna y entristece, como la muerte, el dolor y la desesperanza, se filtra suavemente en nosotros con la serena y delicada fruición de su arte.
