"War, I have always said, forces men to change their standards, regardless of whether their country has won or lost."
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Salvatore Quasimodo (1901-1968) was an influential Italian poet whose poignant verses captured the complexities of the human experience amidst the tumult of the 20th century. Born in Sicily and later becoming a prominent figure of the Hermetic movement, Quasimodo's work often reflected themes of isolation and existential longing. His mastery of language earned him the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1959, solidifying his legacy as one of Italy's greatest poets. Quasimodo’s art continues to resonate, inviting readers to explore the depths of emotion and the beauty of life.
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"Poetry is the revelation of a feeling that the poet believes to be interior and personal which the reader recognizes as his own."
Salvatore Quasimodo"He passes from lyric to epic poetry in order to speak about the world and the torment in the world through man, rationally and emotionally. The poet then becomes a danger."
Salvatore Quasimodo"After the turbulence of death, moral principles and even religious proofs are called into question."
Salvatore Quasimodo