Selected Poems by Giuseppe Ungaretti
The collection "Selected Poems" is an anthology of works by a renowned 20th-century poet, offering a profound exploration of themes such as the fragility of life, the horrors of war, and the search for meaning. The poet's concise and evocative style, characterized by its economy of language and vivid imagery, reflects his experiences as a soldier during World War I and his subsequent meditations on existence and mortality. Drawing on influences from the Hermetic tradition, these poems are celebrated for their ability to capture the essence of human emotion and the transient beauty of the world with a few, carefully chosen words, leaving a lasting impact on the reader.
The 11636th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1942
- Nationality
- Italian
- Length
- Medium
- Pages
- 320
- Words
- Unknown
- Original Language
- Italian
- Alternate Titles
- None
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