Gabriele D'Annunzio
Gabriele D'Annunzio
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Full Name and Common Aliases
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Gabriele D'Annunzio was born on March 12, 1863, in Pescara, Kingdom of Italy. He is commonly known as Il Vate, a nickname that roughly translates to "The Poet" or "The Prophet."
Birth and Death Dates
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March 12, 1863 - March 1, 1938
Nationality and Profession(s)
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Italian poet, novelist, playwright, historian, journalist, and politician.
Early Life and Background
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D'Annunzio was born into a wealthy family of the nobility. His father, Francesco Paolo D'Annunzio, was a lawyer and an accomplished violinist. Gabriele's early life was marked by luxury and travel, as he spent much time abroad with his family. He developed a passion for literature at a young age and began writing poetry while still in school.
Major Accomplishments
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D'Annunzio's literary career spanned over four decades and included numerous acclaimed works of poetry, novels, and plays. Some of his notable achievements include:
Writing the influential novel Il Piacere (The Child of Pleasure), which was published in 1889.
Publishing a collection of poems called Canto Novo, which appeared in 1893.
Serving as a correspondent for the Italian newspaper _La Tribuna_ during the Balkan Wars.Notable Works or Actions
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D'Annunzio's literary output was incredibly prolific, with numerous works that continue to be studied and admired today. Some of his most notable writings include:
Il Fuoco (The Flame), a novel published in 1900.
La Nave, a play written in 1913.
Vagabondo, a collection of poetry published in 1922.
Impact and Legacy
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D'Annunzio's contributions to literature are undeniable, but his impact extends far beyond the realm of art. He was also an influential figure in Italian politics during World War I, serving as the commander of the Fiume Legion, a volunteer army that supported the city of Rijeka (then known as Fiume) in its fight for independence.
Why They Are Widely Quoted or Remembered
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D'Annunzio's writing style and worldview are still widely studied today. His unique blend of aestheticism and revolutionary fervor continues to inspire artists, writers, and thinkers alike.
Quotes by Gabriele D'Annunzio
Gabriele D'Annunzio's insights on:
The woman bent down to pick up the fallen pomegranate from the grass. It was ripe, it had burst open in the fall, stained her white dress. The vision of the laden barge, the pale island, the flowery meadow returned to her loving spirit along with the Creator’s words: ‘This is my body... Take and eat...
It was the beginning of June; summer was arising out of spring, like an aloe from a field of grass.
Until now I have never really lived! Life on earth is a creeping, crawling business. It is in the air that one feels the glory of being a man and of conquering the elements. There is an exquisite smoothness of motion and the joy of gliding through space. It is wonderful!
Vivo in una solitudine selvaggia e raffinata, misera e opulenta, dove le passioni ardono s’inceneriscono riardono incessantemente.
I cannot understand why the poets of our day wax indignant at the vulgarity of their age and complain of having come into the world too early or too late. I believe that every man of intellect can create his own beautiful fable of life.
Devíamos sempre aprender a amar-nos; é o único romance que dura a vida inteira.
In faith I hear a whisper in the air as it sweeps:secrets sparkling from the waters unto the shore;but the wind does not stir upon the deeps,the poets' mandolas play no more.
