Giuseppe Giacosa

Italian poet and playwright for 'La Bohème'

Giuseppe Giacosa - Italian poet and playwright for 'La Bohème'
Born

October 21st, 1847
178 years ago

Died

1906
119 years ago — 59 years old

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

Italy

Links & References

Contributed to Italian literature as a poet and playwright. Giacosa collaborated on the libretto for Puccini's opera 'La Bohème', which premiered in 1896, gaining significant acclaim. Other works include 'L'Amico Fritz' and 'Il sogno di un artista'. Giacosa's writings often explored themes of love and social issues. He was also involved in the literary movement of verismo, which sought to depict realism in its narratives and character portrayals.

Collaborated on the libretto for 'La Bohème'

Wrote the plays 'L'Amico Fritz' and 'Il sogno di un artista'

Contributed to the verismo literary movement

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