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Leopardi and the Patriarchs´ "Modern Fables"



Head of project at USI: Marco Maggi
Starting date: 1 Decembre 2009
Duration: 36 months


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The project deals with the presence of the Bible (the Historical Books in particular) in Leopardi´s works, focusing on the as yet neglected Inno ai Patriarchi (Hymn to the Patriarchs). The aim is to provide new views on Leopardi´s thought about theology and politics, as well as on poetry itself.


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