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1845-1916
Olindo Guerrini (14 October 1845 - 21 October 1916) was an Italian poet who also published under the pseudonyms Lorenzo Stecchetti and Argìa Sbolenfi. He was born at Forlì, but grew up in Sant'Alberto...
1897
Olindo Guerrini
1897
A collection of poems written in the late 19th century. The work primarily focuses on the character Argia Sbolenfi, exploring her comedic and somewhat chaotic life amidst romantic and societal expectations. The poems are imbued with a blend of humor and critique, likely reflecting the author's commentary on contemporary Italian society and its literary trends. The opening of this collection features a preface by Lorenzo Stecchetti, who expresses a somewhat sarcastic disbelief at the creation of such a ''wrong'' book. He describes Argia Sbolenfi as a poetess whose work, initially deemed ridiculous, has now compelled him to fulfill his promise to write a preface. It details Argia's chaotic thoughts, musings on love and social issues, alongside mentions of her father and various observations on life in Bologna. Stecchetti sets the tone by contrasting the flippant nature of the verses with a deeper underlying moral concern, inviting readers to navigate the complexities of Argia's character and the whimsical nature of her work.