Leopardi: A Study In Solitude
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Author: Iris Origo
Binding: Hardback
Published: Hamish Hamilton, 1953
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Tanning and foxing, price clipped
Markings: No markings
Iris Origo's "Leopardi: A Study In Solitude" presents a profound biographical account of Giacomo Leopardi, one of Italy's most significant Romantic poets. This scholarly work meticulously chronicles Leopardi's life, from his isolated upbringing in Recanati to his intellectual development and his struggles with chronic illness and profound melancholy. Origo masterfully interweaves his personal experiences with an insightful analysis of his philosophical and poetic output, illustrating how his physical suffering and intellectual pursuits shaped his unique worldview. The biography offers a nuanced understanding of Leopardi's genius, his contributions to literature, and the enduring impact of his introspective and often pessimistic reflections on existence. It is an essential read for anyone interested in literary biography, Italian Romanticism, or the intricate relationship between an artist's life and their creative expression.
Author: Iris Origo
Binding: Hardback
Published: Hamish Hamilton, 1953
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Tanning and foxing, price clipped
Markings: No markings
Iris Origo's "Leopardi: A Study In Solitude" presents a profound biographical account of Giacomo Leopardi, one of Italy's most significant Romantic poets. This scholarly work meticulously chronicles Leopardi's life, from his isolated upbringing in Recanati to his intellectual development and his struggles with chronic illness and profound melancholy. Origo masterfully interweaves his personal experiences with an insightful analysis of his philosophical and poetic output, illustrating how his physical suffering and intellectual pursuits shaped his unique worldview. The biography offers a nuanced understanding of Leopardi's genius, his contributions to literature, and the enduring impact of his introspective and often pessimistic reflections on existence. It is an essential read for anyone interested in literary biography, Italian Romanticism, or the intricate relationship between an artist's life and their creative expression.