Twelve Dialogues (1893)

Twelve Dialogues is a collection of philosophical essays written by Giacomo Leopardi and published in 1893. The book is divided into twelve chapters, each of which contains a dialogue between two or more characters discussing various philosophical topics such as the nature of existence, the meaning of life, and the relationship between happiness and suffering. The dialogues are written in a conversational style and are intended to be accessible to a general audience. Leopardi draws on a wide range of philosophical traditions, including ancient Greek philosophy and modern European thought, to explore these topics in depth. The book is considered one of Leopardi's most significant works and is widely regarded as a masterpiece of Italian literature. It has been translated into numerous languages and continues to be read and studied by scholars and readers around the world.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.