ITA310H1 Lecture Notes - Lecture 5: Giovanni Pascoli, Italian Literature
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In terms of chronology, second half of the nineteenth century. 1855 is time of birth, and he dies in 1912. He is in italian letters, quite an important canonical poet for this century. There are several english translations of his works. It is thanks to him that there is a wonderful verse that has been symbolic of a world view to leave is almost like dying. He was referring to leaving one"s home the context of immigration. He developed an entire philosophy around a particular ideology of his vision of the world. This ideology reflected the ways in which he defines personal space, moral space, family space, home space which is very important. Biographically, his personal life was defined and highlighted in a particular way. Held different positions in different schools until he became a highly respected academic in the university of bologna.
