Salvatore Quasimodo

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Salvatore Quasimodo was a distinguished Italian poet and translator who became a leading figure in the Hermetic movement. He was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1959 for his lyrical poetry, which with classical fire expresses the tragic experience of life in our own times. His early work was known for its sparse, evocative language, focusing on the landscape of his native Sicily. After World War II, his poetry shifted to address more social and political themes, reflecting on the horrors of war and the responsibilities of humanity.

Aug 20, 1901 - Jun 14, 1968 Italian 13 Quotes

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