Biography

Marino Moretti (born Cesenatico, Italy; July 18, 1885 – July 6, 1979) was an Italian poet and author. His nostalgic, elegant verse established him as a leader of the crepuscolarismo movement in the early 20th century, characterized by disillusion, nostalgia, and an appreciation of directness and simplicity. After a failed attempt at an acting career, he began writing poetry; his first work being published in 1903. During his career, Moretti wrote twenty novels, eight books of verses, three book-length memoirs, and many short stories. His poetry — focused on rural life, remembered youth, and simple pleasures — appears in such collections as I...Read More