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The Poems of Leopardi

work by Leopardi

Also known as: “I canti”

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Italian literature

In Italian literature: Opposing movements
The Poems of Leopardi), first published in 1831. Some were patriotic and were once very popular; but the most memorable came from deeper lyrical inspiration. Among them were “L’infinito,” a meditation on infinity; “A Silvia,” on the memory of a girl who died when he…
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