A mega-classic, longer poem, from the decadent, mega-famous (and excessively controversial) Gabriele D'Annunzio. Listen to the luxurious (and erotic) recreation of the soundscape of a grove in the rain italianpoetry.it/poems/la-pio...

I finally took the time to present my favourite poem ever, the achingly beautiful *Night chant of a travelling shepherd of Asia*, by Leopardi. It's longish, and cosmically sad, but so worth it. Do read. italianpoetry.it/poems/canto-... #poetry #poemoftheday #poem #poems #italian #literature

A simple (unrequited) love poem, from the great Torquato Tasso. It's just a modest madrigal, but man does it roll off your tongue! italianpoetry.it/poems/unape-...

Here is a beautiful classic that I hardly can stand anymore, having been force fed it innumerable times in school and in all sorts of anthologies. italianpoetry.it/poems/alla-s... #poetry #poemoftheday #poem #poems #italian #literature

In this short epigram (listen to in on the website), Giusti has a suggestion for young writers. in contemporary terms we could translate into the KISS principle: “Keep it simple, stupid!” #poetry #poemoftheday #poem #poems #italian #literature italianpoetry.it/poems/avvert...

Not sure what the very best way to start a year might be, but one can't go wrong starting with a smile. (Please check out this poem on italianpoetry.it/poems/rinova... for the full experience)

Christmas happens every year, even when we are at war. This poem by Ungaretti is introduced by the indication "Napoli il 26 dicembre 1916": he was on temporary leave from the front of WW1, and visiting his friend's house in Naples. italianpoetry.it/poems/natale/ #poem #poetry #literature #war #Xmas

A mother tries to be a good Catholic and not to mourn the death of her son, who is now, she is sure, in the arms of God. For the notes, the whole translation and to listen to the original: italianpoetry.it/poems/amato-... #poem #poetry #poemoftheday #italian

Leon Battista Alberti was one of the great architects of the Italian Renaissance. Like many humanists of the period he wore several hats: mathematician and cryptographer, linguist, inventor. italianpoetry.it/poems/io-vid... #poem #poetry #poemoftheday #italian #literature

Cristina Campo was a sickly child, homeschooled, and grew to be very shy and reserved. She always had a very close relationship with her parents, both successful artists. italianpoetry.it/poems/la-tig... #poetry #poems #literature #italian

Boccaccio’s fame is tightly linked to his collection of novels, il Decamerone — especially so in English speaking countries, where he is recognized as a fundamental model for Chaucer’s The Canterbury’s Tales. italianpoetry.it/poems/intorn... #poetry #poem #italian