Biografia di Eugenio Montale

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7 May 201402:40

Summary

TLDREugenio Montale, born in Genoa in 1896, was the sixth child of a small merchant family. Initially pursuing singing, he later focused on poetry after serving in World War I. Montale gained recognition in the 1920s through his involvement with literary circles and published his first collection, 'Ossi di Seppia.' He distanced himself from politics despite signing the Anti-Fascist Intellectuals' Manifesto in 1925. Montale worked as a translator and editor, eventually joining 'Corriere della Sera.' In 1975, he received the Nobel Prize for Literature, cementing his international reputation. He passed away in Milan at age 84.

Takeaways

  • 📅 Eugenio Montale was born in Genoa in 1896 as the sixth child of a small merchant family.
  • 🎶 During his adolescence, Montale took singing lessons but eventually gave up his music studies, despite being talented.
  • 📚 He attended technical schools and graduated with a degree in accounting.
  • ⚔️ Montale served as a second lieutenant in World War I before engaging in literary circles.
  • ✒️ In the 1920s, he published his first poems and joined the literary circle of Piero Gobetti in Turin.
  • 📖 Montale's first poetry collection, *Ossi di Seppia*, was published in 1925 through Gobetti's editorial activities.
  • 📝 In 1927, Montale moved to Florence, collaborating with publishers and working as a translator.
  • 📚 In 1933, his collection *Le Occasioni* was published by Einaudi, known for its anti-fascist stance.
  • 📰 After World War II, Montale became an editor at *Corriere della Sera* in Milan, gaining national recognition.
  • 🏅 In 1975, Montale won the Nobel Prize in Literature, affirming his international reputation.
  • 🕊️ He passed away in Milan at the age of 84.

Q & A

  • When and where was Eugenio Montale born?

    -Eugenio Montale was born in Genoa in 1896.

  • What was Montale's early interest in music, and why did he give it up?

    -Montale took singing lessons during his adolescence, but after a couple of years, he gave up music despite being very talented.

  • What kind of education did Montale pursue, and what was his diploma in?

    -Montale attended technical schools and obtained a diploma in accounting.

  • What role did Montale serve in World War I?

    -Montale served as a second lieutenant during World War I.

  • Who were some of Montale's literary contemporaries in the early stages of his career?

    -Montale associated with a group of Ligurian poets, including Camillo Sbarbaro.

  • What was Montale’s first collection of poetry, and when was it published?

    -Montale’s first poetry collection was called *Ossi di Seppia*, and it was published in 1925.

  • What significant political stance did Montale take in 1925?

    -In 1925, Montale signed the 'Manifesto of Anti-Fascist Intellectuals' disseminated by Benedetto Croce.

  • Why is Montale’s work with Piero Gobetti significant?

    -Thanks to Piero Gobetti’s editorial work, Montale was able to publish his first collection *Ossi di Seppia* in 1925.

  • What activities did Montale engage in after moving to Florence in 1927?

    -After moving to Florence in 1927, Montale collaborated with the publisher Bemporad and the literary magazine *Solaria*, while also working as a translator.

  • What was Montale’s role at *Corriere della Sera* after World War II?

    -Montale became a prestigious editor for *Corriere della Sera* in Milan, contributing cultural articles to the well-known 'third page.'

  • Which poetry collection was dedicated to Montale's wife, Drusilla Tanzi?

    -Montale’s 1971 collection *Satura* was dedicated largely to the memory of his wife, Drusilla Tanzi.

  • What major international recognition did Montale receive, and when?

    -Eugenio Montale received the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1975.

  • When and where did Montale pass away?

    -Eugenio Montale passed away in Milan at the age of 84.

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Eugenio MontaleItalian poetryNobel laureate20th centuryOssi di SeppiaAntifascismCultural historyLiterary careerFlorenceModernist poetry
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