Giacomo Leopardi was an Italian Romantic poet, who lived during the 19th Century. He is known for his contributions to poetry, having written brilliant verses comparable to many of the great Romantic poets. Much of his poetry is inspired by nature and landscapes, using rich imagery to describe beautiful, pastoral scenes.
"To Spring"
"To Spring," is a poem written by Leopardi, and is inspired by the passing of the seasons. In this poem, he introduces the season of spring in an unconventional way, seeing it as a reminder of winter, and the imminent death of nature. This is typical of Leopardi, who often had a melancholic and pessimistic tone when speaking about the beauty of nature.
"Memories"
This poem is again about the melancholic aspects of nature and is written from the perspective of a poet looking out his window at the stars. Although beautiful, the stars fill him with a sense of dread and bitterness. He is reminded of his younger and more hopeful years, painting the poem with an intense feeling of nostalgia.
