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Giacomo Leopardi
(1798 - 1837)
Italian poet and philosopher
Italian poet and philosopher
Giacomo Leopardi was an Italian poet and philosopher whose lyrical works captured Romantic era melancholy and existential reflection.
Giacomo Leopardi (1798–1837) emerged as one of Italy's greatest Romantic poets and a profound philosophical thinker. Born in Recanati, he produced celebrated collections like 'Canti,' exploring themes of nature, human suffering, and the search for meaning. Leopardi's philosophical essays critiqued optimism and examined the human condition, influencing European literature and thought. His brief life was marked by ill health and intellectual fervor, yet his writings resonated across the continent. Leopardi's blend of poetic beauty and philosophical depth continues to inspire scholars and artists worldwide.
Giacomo Leopardi