Canti: The Most Important Book of Modern Italian Poetry by Giacomo Leopardi, J G Nichols

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Canti: The Most Important Book of Modern Italian Poetry by Giacomo Leopardi, J G Nichols (translator)

First published in 1831, and here presented in a dual-language edition with annotations and additional reading material, Leopardi’s poetical masterpiece is an unsurpassed anatomy of man’s unhappiness on earth. Trapped between an admiration for the classical past and a disappointment in the impoverished present, Leopardi rejected both the easy allure of Catholic faith and the unbridled optimism proposed by science and the Enlightenment. His unflinching pessimism and existential resolve, here brilliantly rendered in verse by prize-winning translator J.G. Nichols, make him one of the most fascinating and best-loved Italian poets.

Canti: The Most Important Book of Modern Italian Poetry - The Author

Born in Recanati in the Marche region, Giacomo Leopardi (1798–1837) became one of Italy’s most important poets and thinkers. He was notable in his writings for his avid thirst for knowledge and his stylistic meticulousness.

  • Book Binding

    Paperback

  • Book Dimensions

    13.1 x 2.7 x 20.1 cm

  • Book Format

    Unabridged

  • Book Genre

    Poetry

  • Book ISBN

    9781847494672

  • Book Page Count

    352

  • Book Publication Date

    February 1, 2017

  • Book Publisher

    Alma Classics

  • Product Supplier

    Macmillan distribution

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