Giuseppe Giacosa
Italian poet and playwright for 'La Bohème'
Born
October 21st, 1847
177 years ago
Died
1906
119 years ago — 59 years old
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
Italy
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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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