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Canti (1901)

by Giacomo Leopardi(Favorite Author)

4.34 of 5 Votes: 2

ISBN

0374235031 (ISBN13: 9780374235031)

languge

English

genre

Poetry

publisher

Farrar, Straus and Giroux

review 1: Leopardi's poetry is modern in its themes ("the first modern Italian poet") and timeless in its beauty. Galassi's translation is exceedingly graceful and astute. If you know even a little Italian, you can also enjoy the sound and rhythm of Leopardi's deft verse on facing pages. Reading the translation allows one to experience the fine emotional depth he touched in his lyrics. A beautiful edition, highly recommended.
review 2: Oh what a rollicking ride through the emotions and ideas of a very remarkable young man. These poems read more than a little overdramatic, almost Shatneresque, but it's heck of real, hecka hecka. Might never have known of dear Leopardi if it were not for Marquez quoting him in "Memories of My Melancholy Whores". The depth of that quote ... moreproved almost boundless as I poured through Leopardi's works, and provided intriguing dimension and context for Marquez's latest little masterpiece. Shit made me cry, yo. I might also, however, add that Leopardi is a total sexist ass. less

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