Christopher Columbus in the Literary Works of Giacomo Leopardi: A Blend of Historical Reality and Literary Interpretation
This paper undertakes a critical examination of the character of Christopher Columbus within the oeuvre of Giacomo Leopardi, identifying four key manifestations of this complex figure. Engaging rigorously with the extensive body of existing critical literature, the study delineates its sources while exploring various interpretative frameworks relevant to Leopardi’s literary corpus. The first encounter with …
