Palazzeschi, Aldo (1885-1974)

Italian poet and novelist. His reaction against contemporary society caused him to join the Futurist movement (see Futurism) for which he wrote the manifesto Il controdolore. His early poetry, such as ‘La fontana malata’ and ‘E lasciatemi divertire’, reveals irony and humour, while his novels have been acclaimed for their naturalistic detail and the lyricism of his prose.

Palazzeschi's works include I cavalli bianchi 1905, Prose riflessi 1908, L'incendiario 1910, Le sorelle Materassi 1934, I fratelli Cuccoli 1948, and Roma 1953.