Alongside his monumental Zibaldone (Notebooks) and the poems collected in Canti, which make him one of Italy's greatest and best-loved poets, Giacomo Leopardi penned a number of fictional pieces, mostly in the form of gently humorous dialogues, in which he dealt with philosophical ideas and many of the metaphysical questions that preoccupied his restless spirit. First published in 1827 and here presented in a new translation by J.G. Nichols along with Thoughts, Leopardi's own selected pearls of wisdom and gems of social observation, Moral Fables will enchant both those who are familiar with and those who are new to the works of Italy's last great polymath.

New translation and unique edition of Leopardi's own selected pearls of wisdom and gems of social observation. Features also Leopardi's Thoughts, all masterfully translated by J.G. Nichols.

About the Author
Born in Recanati in the Marche region, Giacomo Leopardi (1798-1837) became one of Italy's most important poets and thinkers. He was notable in his writings for his avid thirst for knowledge and his stylistic meticulousness.


Book Information
ISBN 9781847495808
Author Giacomo Leopardi
Format Paperback
Page Count 288
Imprint Alma Classics
Publisher Alma Books Ltd
Weight(grams) 262g