Salvatore Quasimodo

Salvatore Quasimodo was an influential Italian poet and a key figure in 20th-century literature. Born in 1901, he became renowned for his deep, emotive poetry that often explored themes of love, suffering, and human existence. Quasimodo's work was characterized by its lyrical beauty and philosophical depth. He was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1959 for his poignant expression of the human condition. His poetry reflects the turmoil of his time, including the impact of World War II. Quasimodo is often associated with the Hermetic movement, which emphasized clarity and concentrated expression in poetry.