Giuseppe Gioachino Belli
September 7, 1791 – December 21, 1863
Giuseppe Gioachino Belli was an Italian poet, celebrated for his sonnets written in Romanesco, the dialect of Rome. His work vividly captures the life and culture of the city with a distinctive blend of humor and sharp observation. Belli's use of dialect gives his poetry an authentic and immediate voice, immersing readers in the spirit of 19th-century Roman society.