Salvatore Quasimodo (20 August 1901– 14 June 1968) was an Italian poet and essayist. In 1959, Salvatore Quasimodo was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature.
Life and Career
Salvatore Quasimodo was born on 20 August 1901, in Modica, Sicily, Italy.
Quasimodo studied at the University of Messina, where he initially pursued engineering but later switched to literature and philosophy.
Quasimodo’s literary career began in the 1930s, and he became associated with the Hermetic poetry movement, which focused on complex and symbolic language. His early works were influenced by surrealists and displayed themes of isolation and alienation. Over time, his style evolved, and he started to incorporate more social and political themes into his poetry.
Salvatore Quasimodo passed away on June 14, 1968, in Naples, Italy.
Award and Legacy
Salvatore Quasimodo received several prestigious awards and honors during his lifetime, including the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1959.
He was recognized for his lyrical poetry, which “with classical fire expresses the tragic experience of life in our own times.” Quasimodo’s ability to capture the essence of contemporary life and convey profound emotions through his verses contributed to his lasting legacy.