Anton Giulio Barrili
Anton Giulio Barrili was an influential Italian novelist and journalist, born in Savona. Initially trained for a legal career, he shifted his focus to journalism and literature, becoming involved in the Italian unification efforts as a volunteer under Garibaldi. His literary career began in earnest in 1865, during which he produced a prolific body of work that garnered significant popularity, often drawing comparisons to contemporaries like Victor Cherbuliez. Among his notable novels are 'Santa Cecilia' (1866), 'Come un sogno' (1875), and 'L'olmo e l'edera' (1877), which showcased his ability to weave intricate narratives that resonated with the social and cultural currents of his time. In addition to his fiction, Barrili contributed to the literary landscape through plays and critical essays, including 'Il rinnovamento letterario italiano' (1890). His influence extended beyond literature; he served as a member of the Italian chamber of deputies starting in 1876 and later became a professor of Italian literature at the University of Genoa in 1889. Barrili's works not only enriched Italian literature but also reflected the complexities of Italian society during a transformative period, solidifying his legacy as a significant figure in the literary canon of the 19th century.
Famous Quotes
View all 3 quotes“Si fa così bene quel che si fa, quando si pensa a una bella donna! Sopra tutto, poi, quando si capisce che è l’unica via per giungere a lei.”
“E andava innanzi così, alla ventura, come si va pur troppo in tante circostanze della vita, quando non siamo noi che scegliamo il sentiero o regoliamo i nostri passi, ma è la nostra passione, il caso.”
“l'orthodoxie c'est ma doxie à moi; l'étérodoxie c'est votre doxie à vous".”
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