IL POVERO MUSICANTE | I EDIZ. 1979 | FRANZ GRILLPARZER

This edition presents “Il povero musicante”, a profoundly moving prose narrative by Franz Grillparzer, translated into Italian by Ervino Pocar and originally published in 1979. The story unfolds in Romantic Viennese settings and revolves around a destitute violinist who performs in public squares, expressing his sorrow through music. Grillparzer's tale is notable for its psychological depth, melancholic lyricism, and the poignant portrayal of dignity amid despair. It evokes themes of nostalgia, failure, and the fragility of human aspiration, offering a timeless reflection on artistic devotion and social marginalization.