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Giacomo Leopardi
(1798 - 1837)
Italian poet and philosopher
Italian poet and philosopher
Italian poet and philosopher whose works profoundly influenced 19th-century literature and thought.
Born in Recanati, Leopardi was a child prodigy who mastered classical languages and literature.
His poetry, marked by deep existential reflection and lyrical beauty, includes the celebrated collection "Canti".
Leopardi's philosophical writings explored themes of pessimism, nature, and the human condition.
Despite poor health and early death at age 39, he left a lasting legacy on European Romanticism.
He is revered as one of Italy's greatest literary figures.
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Giacomo Leopardi