Project Gutenberg 2016-06-17 Public domain in the USA. 595 Leopardi, Giacomo 1798 1837 Leopardi, G. (Giacomo) Leopardi, Giacomo, conte Papareschi, Cosimo Edwardes, Charles Operette morali. English Essays and Dialogues Biographical sketch -- History of the human race -- Dialogue between Hercules and Atlas -- Dialogue between Fashion and Death -- Prize competition announced by the Academy of Sillographs -- Dialogue between a goblin and a gnome -- Dialogue between Malambruno and Farfarello -- Dialogue between Nature and a soul -- Dialogue between the Earth and the Moon -- The wager of Prometheus -- Dialogue between a natural philosopher and a metaphysician -- Dialogue between Tasso and his familiar spirit -- Dialogue between Nature and an Icelander -- Parini on glory -- Dialogue between Frederic Ruysch and his mummies -- Remarkable sayings of Philip Ottonieri -- Dialogue between Christopher Columbus and Pietro Gutierrez -- Panegyric of birds -- The song of the wild cock -- Dialogue between Timandro and Eleandro -- Copernicus -- Dialogue between an almanac seller and a passer-by -- Dialogue between Plotinus and Porphyrius -- Comparison of the last words of Marcus Brutus and Theophrastus -- Dialogue between Tristano and a friend. Marc D'Hooghe "Essays and Dialogues" by Giacomo Leopardi is a collection of philosophical essays and dialogues written in the early 19th century. The work delves into various themes reflecting on human existence, philosophy, and the struggles of life, showcasing Leopardi's insightful yet often melancholic worldview. This collection includes dialogues between mythic figures and discussions on human nature, emphasizing the complexity of human emotions and the pursuit of meaning. The opening of the collection introduces the content and context of Leopardi's thoughts, revealing his deep engagement with existential questions and human folly. It begins with a biographical sketch that illustrates Leopardi's intellectual growth, ambitions, and the physical and mental struggles that shaped his philosophy. Leopardi's dialogues explore the human condition, addressing universal themes such as despair, existence, and the nature of happiness, presented through interactions among legendary characters like Hercules and Atlas, as well as abstract concepts like Fashion and Death. Overall, the beginning sets the stage for a contemplative journey through the mind of one of Italy's most profound literary figures, inviting readers to reflect on the inherent contradictions and beauty of life. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 66.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Essays Dialogues Italian literature -- Translations into English PQ Text Category: Essays, Letters & Speeches Category: Philosophy & Ethics 508933 2025-08-21T05:09:19.409308 text/html 492580 2024-10-23T00:44:44 text/html 310124 2025-08-21T05:09:25.456277 application/epub+zip 315026 2025-08-21T05:09:20.354302 application/epub+zip 253209 2025-08-21T05:09:19.886305 application/epub+zip 458346 2025-08-21T05:09:29.307251 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 417782 2025-08-21T05:09:24.958290 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 356427 2022-09-23T21:12:52.972033 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 464957 2025-08-21T05:09:18.463286 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 445209 2024-10-23T00:44:44 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 18405 2025-08-21T05:09:29.441228 application/rdf+xml 11660 2025-08-21T05:09:19.998278 image/jpeg 2188 2025-08-21T05:09:19.946268 image/jpeg 287546 2025-08-21T05:09:19.451309 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog it.wikipedia en.wikipedia