Gli 'ismi' contemporanei / (Verismo, Simbolismo, Idealismo, Cosmopolitanismo) ed altri saggi di critica letteraria ed artistica

The collection gathers critical essays examining contemporary literary movements—verismo, simbolismo, idealismo, and cosmopolitanismo—offering assessments of Italian letters at the close of the nineteenth century. The author compares Italian and French literary cultures, debates the commercial and artistic dimensions of publication, and defends faith in the national literary future. Close readings and polemics evaluate naturalism and particular writers, while broader reflections address translation, editorial practice, and the responsibilities of critics and authors. Throughout, the tone alternates between practical concerns about publishing and an advocacy for serious, workmanlike artistic production.