Poema paradisiaco

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Poema paradisiaco is a collection of poems by Gabriele D'Annunzio, published in 1893. It is part of his larger work, Laudi del cielo, del mare, della terra, e degli eroi. The poems in this collection are characterized by their sensuous descriptions and focus on themes of nature and love, reflecting D'Annunzio's aesthetic sensibilities. D'Annunzio was a prominent Italian writer of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, known for his flamboyant personality and nationalist sentiments. His literary works often feature passionate, self-seeking characters and a rich, musical style.12

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Italian literature
Literary trends before World War I
…the “crepuscular” mood of D’Annunzio’s Poema paradisiaco (1893; “Paradisiacal Poem”) can be found in each movement, and most Futuristic “new theories”—the identification of art with action, heroism, and speed; the free use of words—were implied in D’Annunzio’s Laus Vitae (1903; “In Praise of Life”).
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…the “crepuscular” mood of D’Annunzio’s Poema paradisiaco (1893; “Paradisiacal Poem”) can be found in each movement, and most Futuristic “new theories”—the identification of art with action, heroism, and speed; the free use of words—were implied in D’Annunzio’s Laus Vitae (1903; “In Praise of Life”).
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