Italian writer Salgari Emilio: biography, books

Emilio Salgari (1862-1911) is considered one of the key, most famous writers of Italy. The author of more than two hundred stories and novels in the genre of adventure, he made a significant contribution to the history of world culture. His fascinating works occupy an honorable place in the treasuries of children's and adult libraries. The power of his work was admired by writers Gabriel Garcia-Marquez, Umberto Eco, Carlos Fuentes, composers Giacomo Puccini and Petro Mascagni, as well as the titan of Italian filmmaking Federico Fellini.

Youth of the future writer. Inspiration. Maritime School

In his youth Salgari Emilio was incredibly impressed by Thomas Main-Read, Gustave Emar and James Fenimore Cooper. Even in those young years he took a well-considered decision that he would become a writer. In addition, in his dreams, the young genius only thought that about adventures. Emilio wanted to be a strong and confident captain on some ship, so I decided to study at the Maritime School in Verona. Unfortunately, or fortunately for the admirers of his literary talent, the study was not up to Emilio, so after a short time he left school.

The first literary successes of Salgari. Fame and recognition at home. Myths and legends

In 1883, when he turned 21, Salgari Emilio successfully debuted in the literary field. The Milan magazine La Valigia published the first story of the writer. The next step in literary success was the work of the editor in the weekly La Nuova Arena, in Verona. This publication has glorified the story "Papuans", which made Salgari Emilio popular among readers. After this, five or more works of the writer were published every year to the public. They were the whole series of adventures, which did not let the reader to the last page. The books of Salgari became known in the native land of the writer, in Italy. He was awarded a comparison with Alexander Dumas, Eugene Syou, Jules Verne. The popularity of Salgari obliged the members of the royal family of Italy to get acquainted with the powerful creative potential of Emilio. The writer was dedicated to the King of Umberto in knights for special merits in 1897.

The name of Salgari Emilio is enveloped in legends and myths. Most of them originated on the initiative of the author, because he not only did not stop them, but, on the contrary, he created more and more. For example, for a time there was an opinion that in his works Salgari told readers about his own experience of adventure and visits to Sudan, Ceylon, India, Africa, Nebraska, and travel to both Earth's poles.

Poverty and turmoil. Death

Contrary to the fact that Salgari is the author of many of the most famous works that win the audience's delight to this day, he existed in need and was poor. His extreme unreasonableness in the financial aspect and due assessment of his works played into the hands of unscrupulous publishers who did not miss the chance to rob the unfortunate.

As a consequence of such a life, family problems and hungry existence in April 1911 in Turin, Emilio Salgari ripped his throat and stomach with a razor, taking as an example the code of Japanese samurai ...

Creativity of genius. "Secrets of the black jungle." Screening

Creativity of Emilio Salgari, the collected works are decorated with the cycles "Sandokan" and "Black Corsair". They deserve careful consideration.

"Secrets of the black jungle" begins the cycle "Sandokan". The novel was published in early 1887 under a different name ("Ganga Duschiteli"), as an addition to the Italian magazine Il Telegrafo. And already in 1895, the pearl of adventure literature was published by Antonio Donoto, a Genoese publisher. It was released separately in the well-known contemporaries.

In 1991, there was a mini-series "Secrets of the Black Jungle", which is based on the novel Salgari. Behind the officer, his family and bloodthirsty rajas from the screens were watched by many, whose childhood was filled with dreams of distant lands.

"The Black Corsair." A novel, a sequel. Shield

"Black Corsair" (or in the Italian original "Il corsaro negro") was published in 1898. Times of the heyday of the pirate fishery, the Caribbean ... In the center of the action of Emilio Roccanera nicknamed "The Black Corsair", he is also called "Lord of Ventimiglia". The cause of his life is the revenge of Duke Van Gould, governor of Maracaibo, for the death of his blood brothers. In the accomplices, he chooses a few glorious pirates of that era. Among his gangs are Henry Morgan and François Olona. Roccanera is not going to stop until revenge is realized.

Revenge Emilio finds no end in several novels of the cycle "Black Corsair":

• "Queen of the Caribbean", published in 1901.

• "Yolanda, daughter of the Black Corsair" - 1905.

• "The son of a red corsair" - 1908.

The novel was so popular that several times it was embodied in cinematography. In the 1920s, a series of silent films appeared on the screens, directed by Vitale Di Stefano. In 1937, Amleto Palermi created a movie masterpiece, inviting to play the main role of Ciro Verrati, the Italian champion in fencing. In 1944, Spain began to display a story about a vengeful corsair. Chano Urueta directed a decent adaptation of the work of Salgari. In 32 years, in 1976, Sergio Sollima presented his contemporaries with a vision of history. The format of the series was presented in 1999 in Italy by the company Mondo TV. 26 episodes of the animated series "The Black Corsair" delight the little spectators.

"The Queen of the Caribbean". Short description

The Queen of the Caribs (La regina del Caraibi) is a continuation of the storyline described in the "Black Corsair". After the escape of Van Gould from Gibraltar, the Black Corsair, after uniting with the pirates Van Stiller, Carmo and Moko, begins his quest. In Puerto Princes he is informed that Van Gould is in Veracruz. He fights against the Spanish soldiers besieging him. Yara, a young Indian woman tries to help the pirates, but the Spaniards still manage to injure the Black Corsair. His ship is attacked by two Spanish frigates. Lucky, he escapes from the trap to Veracruz, but does not catch up with Van Gould, who fled to Florida. The Corsair's assistant, Morgan, is chasing him. Van Gould explodes a storehouse with gunpowder and dies. The corsair is thrown over the side of the ship, with his pirates, he wanders around the swamps. They are caught by the Indians, whose queen was the daughter of Van Gould. After receiving her forgiveness, Corsair marries her and sails to Europe.

Finally

Emilio Salgari, his authorship books give an unforgettable world of pirates and beauties, jungles and impossible adventures. So quickly take the book and run to find treasure!