Tag Archives: Giacomo Leopardi

The Englishwoman visits the Leopardi Library/Biblioteca Leopardi

Posted on 7 Oct, 2016 by An Englishwoman in Italy

Originally posted on Libraries and rare books in Le Marche:
This library has survived intact for over 200 years thanks to Giacomo Leopardi (1798-1837), one of Italy’s best-loved poets. He spent the greater part of his childhood and youth reading…

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Sisma, in un caveau l’Infinito di Leopardi | Cronache Maceratesi

Posted on 2 Sep, 2016 by An Englishwoman in Italy

VISSO – Il prezioso manoscritto era conservato nel museo diocesano, struttura rimasta danneggiata dal terremoto Source: Sisma, in un caveau l’Infinito di Leopardi | Cronache Maceratesi

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The Englishwoman experiences “Il sabato del villaggio”

Posted on 30 Aug, 2016 by An Englishwoman in Italy

I have chosen to use the title of a poem by Giacomo Leopardi, “Saturday in the Village” (Canto XXV) as a title for this post. The poet Giacomo Leopardi was born in Recanati  in 1798; here he spent his childhood … Continue reading →

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