Ugo Foscolo

Italian author and poet of 'Last Letters'.

Ugo Foscolo - Artists & Creatives born February 6th, 1778
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Born in 1778, an influential Italian writer became recognized for contributions to literature especially during the Napoleonic era. Writings reflect themes of love, mortality, and national identity. Major works include the novel 'Last Letters of Jacopo Ortis', which illustrates the struggles of a young man entangled in the tumult of his time. Foscolo also penned sonnets and essays that explored philosophical ideas. His work earned a prominent place in Italian literary history.

Authored the novel 'Last Letters of Jacopo Ortis'

Wrote the poem 'Dei Sepolcri'

Influenced Italian romanticism

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