Sommario
Nuovi versi by Vittorio Betteloni, published in 1880 with a preface by Giosuè Carducci, is a collection of lyrical poems reflecting the poet’s personal experiences, emotions, and observations of life.
The work captures the essence of youth, love, nature, and societal reflections, moving away from the romantic excesses of the time toward a more grounded, realistic portrayal of human experiences. The poems, including pieces like Ideale, Ode al vino, Pioggia di Maggio, and Miramar, explore themes of love’s evolution, the beauty of nature, the joys of simple pleasures like wine, and historical reflections, such as the tragic fate of Maximilian of Habsburg.
Carducci’s preface situates Betteloni’s work as a departure from romanticism, praising its sincerity, stylistic clarity, and connection to Italian literary traditions, particularly the realism and linguistic vitality of Poliziano and Ariosto.