Reading literature!

Learning a new language can be a daunting task, but incorporating literature into your language studies can greatly enhance your skills and understanding of the culture. Why? Because literature exposes you to authentic advanced language usage. This can help you improve your vocabulary, grammar, and overall understanding of the language.
Literature also helps you understand the culture and history of the language you are learning. It can help you better understand the customs, values, and beliefs of the people who speak the language.
Reading literature requires of course a high level of reading comprehension and analysis. As you work to understand the meaning and context of the texts, your reading and comprehension skills will improve.

In conclusion, incorporating literature into your language learning journey can be a valuable and enriching experience. Don't be afraid to try reading in the original language, and remember to use translation tools and ask for help when needed.
Whether you're interested in poetry, political theory, or imaginative fiction, there is something for everyone in the vast and diverse world of Italian literature. So if you're looking to broaden your horizons and discover some new and exciting authors, here is definitely some great places to start.
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Eugenio Montale was an Italian poet, translator, and editor who was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1975. He is considered one of the major figures of 20th-century Italian literature and has had a significant influence on the development of modern European poetry.
Eugenio Montale's poetry is characterized by its use of simple, everyday language and its focus on themes of mortality, loss, and the search for meaning in a world marked by suffering and uncertainty. His work has had a lasting impact on the development of modern European poetry and remains an important part of the literary landscape. 
As one of the most respected journalists in the country, Pio De Berti Gambini has had the opportunity to interview him. So when he was asked to sit down with Montale, in his house in Milan, he knew it was going to be a memorable conversation. Enjoy it!

Eugenio Montale - intervista e comprensione video C1

Giacomo Leopardi  was an Italian poet, philosopher, and writer who is considered one of the greatest Italian poets of all time. He was born in Recanati, a small town in the Marche region of Italy, in 1798 and spent most of his life there.
In the countryside of Recanati, Leopardi found solace in nature and often wrote about the beauty of the natural world. His poems and essays were filled with vivid descriptions of the landscapes and flora and fauna that surrounded him. He also wrote about the harsh realities of life in the countryside, including the poverty and isolation that many rural dwellers faced.
Leopardi's love of nature and his observations of rural life are evident in his work, which has made him a beloved figure in Italian literature. Today, his work is still widely read and admired, and his legacy as one of Italy's greatest writers lives on. How much do you know about his poetry? Learn with us
La quiete dopo la tempesta - parte 1