Release date is 2011-06-19

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"Esilio" by Ada Negri is a collection of poems written in the early 20th century. The work explores themes of solitude, longing, and existential reflection, often expressed through vivid and emotional imagery. The poems delve into the human experience, focusing on feelings of isolation, the search for identity, and the challenges of existence. The opening of the collection sets a somber tone, with the first poem immediately introducing a sense of entrapment and yearning. It describes a woman, referred to as "Sorella Anna," who is imprisoned and calls out in desperation, hoping for a savior that may never arrive. The stark emotion captured in the verses evokes a powerful sense of longing and despair, as the character waits, feeling trapped by time and silence. By establishing this atmosphere of yearning and psychic struggle, the beginning hints at the various reflections on life and existence that will unfold throughout the collection. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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