Camillo Sbarbaro

Camillo Sbarbaro (1888–1967), Italian poet and prose writer born in Santa Margherita Ligure and died in Savona. Author of Pianissimo (1914) and Trucioli (1920). Also known for his interest in lichens and natural history.

Key facts verifiable from reviews and public sources: Pianissimo (1914) addresses solitude of modern man; Trucioli (1920) is an acclaimed prose collection; Eugenio Montale praised Sbarbaro; he maintained lichen collections and had interests in natural history.

Reviews highlight Sbarbaro's Pianissimo (1914) and its themes of modern solitude and urban disenchantment. Trucioli (1920) and later prose continue his attention to marginal figures. Critics such as Eugenio Montale praised his work. His literary production spans early to mid 20th century.

For:Readers and students of early 20th-century Italian poetry, fans of melancholic urban literature, and those interested in Camillo Sbarbaro's work.