Giambi ed epodi

work by Carducci

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Giambi ed epodi is a collection of poems by Giosuè Carducci, an influential Italian poet and Nobel laureate. Published between 1867 and 1869, this work is characterized by its violent and bitter language, reflecting Carducci's rebellious spirit and his republican, anticlerical sentiments. The poems were largely inspired by contemporary politics, showcasing Carducci's frustration and disillusionment with the new Italian kingdom. This collection stands as an example of his powerful poetic expression and his departure from prevailing Romanticism, favoring classical models instead.12

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…Satana” (1863), and in his Giambi ed epodi (1867–69; “Iambics and Epodes”), inspired chiefly by contemporary politics. Its violent, bitter language reflects the virile, rebellious character of the poet.
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…Satana” (1863), and in his Giambi ed epodi (1867–69; “Iambics and Epodes”), inspired chiefly by contemporary politics. Its violent, bitter language reflects the virile, rebellious character of the poet.
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