Poems
“Poems” by Pier Paolo Pasolini, published by Farrar, Straus and Giroux on April 30, 1996, is a first edition collection that spans 231 pages. This work showcases Pasolini’s significant contributions to poetry, reflecting his unique voice as a prominent Italian writer of the 20th century. Known for his multifaceted talents, Pasolini’s poetry addresses themes such as sex, death, and political passion, offering readers a glimpse into the emotional and intellectual depth of his work.
In this dual-language edition, readers will find a selection of Pasolini’s major poems alongside an autobiographical essay, providing context to his artistic vision. The collection is positioned as an introduction to his poetic achievements, which are often regarded as pivotal in Italian literature. Through this compilation, Pasolini’s exploration of political themes and personal reflections invites readers to engage with the complexities of his artistic legacy.
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“Sex, death, political passion, these are the simple objects to which I give my elegiac heart”
Winner of the first Renato Poggioli/William Weaver Award of PEN American Center
Pier Paolo Pasolini (1922-1975), who is best known in this country as an inspired filmmaker, was also the most outspoken and original Italian writer of his generation, the author of distinguished and controversial novels and plays, political and literary criticism, and, above all, poetry. His poems are widely considered the most important contribution to Italian literature since Montale and, along with the work of Brecht and Neruda, represent the most powerful political poetry of the century. This dual-language book presents his major poems as well as an autobiographical essay, which together make for an outstanding introduction to Pasolini’s exceptional gifts as a poet.
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