L'aeroplano del papa: Romanzo profetico in versi liberi

Name: L'aeroplano del papa: Romanzo profetico in versi liberi
Author: F. T. Marinetti

By F. T. Marinetti

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A first-person poetic narrative propels an ecstatic aerial voyage in free verse, exalting speed, machines, and bodily sensation while tracing cities, countryside and the sea from above. Vivid, often violent imagery merges technological obsession with sensory detail—engines, oil, propellers, funeral gardens, naval vessels—and the speaker alternates triumphant affirmation with grotesque gestures and nausea. The work stages a prophetic, confrontational meditation on modernity, collapsing civic and sacred landscapes into a noisy, theatrical panorama that both celebrates mechanized power and exposes its disruptive, quasi-apocalyptic energies.

About the Author

F. T. Marinetti

Filippo Tommaso Marinetti was an Italian poet, playwright, and the founder of the Futurist movement, which celebrated modernity, technology, and dynamism. Known for his provocative manifestos, he sought to break away from traditional artistic forms and embrace the energy of the modern world. His notable works include "I manifesti del futurismo," which outlines the principles of Futurism, and "Distruzione: Poema Futurista," showcasing his innovative approach to poetry. Marinetti's writings often reflect a fascination with speed, machinery, and the tumult of contemporary life, making him a pivotal figure in early 20th-century literature.