"Poems of Giosuè Carducci, Translated with two introductory essays:" by Giosuè Carducci is a compilation of Italian poetry, augmented by insightful essays, that brings the vibrant works of a notable poet to English-speaking readers. The book highlights the author's engagement with ancient Greek traditions and how these classical influences shaped his exploration of Italian identity and culture. It begins with a preface that frames the poems within their historical and cultural context, examining the interplay between classical ideals and modern religious views. The collection presents poetry that sings of nature, beauty, and the range of human emotion, offering a window into Italian literature through a blending of historical understanding and artistic expression.
Poems of Giosuè Carducci, Translated with two introductory essays: I. Giosuè Carducci and the Hellenic reaction in Italy. II. Carducci and the classic realism
By Giosuè Carducci
Discover the beauty of Italian poetry as it intertwines ancient Greek ideals with the heart of the human experience.
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About the AuthorGiosuè Alessandro Giuseppe Carducci was an Italian poet, writer, literary critic and teacher. He was noticeably influential, and was regarded as the official national poet of modern Italy. In 1906, he became the first Italian to receive the Nobel Prize in Literature. The Swedish Academy's motivation was that "not only in consideration of his deep learning and critical research, but above all as a tribute to the creative energy, freshness of style, and lyrical force which characterize his poetic masterpieces."
Giosuè Alessandro Giuseppe Carducci was an Italian poet, writer, literary critic and teacher. He was noticeably influential, and was regarded as the official national poet of modern Italy. In 1906, he became the first Italian to receive the Nobel Prize in Literature. The Swedish Academy's motivation was that "not only in consideration of his deep learning and critical research, but above all as a tribute to the creative energy, freshness of style, and lyrical force which characterize his poetic masterpieces."
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