Frammenti letterari e filosofici

A rich tapestry of Leonardo da Vinci’s own musings unfolds in this collection, gathered by a diligent scholar who has sifted through his scattered notes, fables and allegories. The fragments open with a vivid childhood memory—a strange vision of a hawk’s tail touching his lips—that hints at the restless curiosity that would shape his life. From the first pages, listeners are invited to hear the voice of a boy who already feels destiny pulling him toward the secrets of nature.

The book reveals how Leonardo’s sketchbooks became a laboratory of imagination, filled with delicate studies of faces, animals, plants and rocks. His writings blend artistic observation with philosophical speculation, describing the thrill of probing darkness in a cavern and the simultaneous surge of fear and desire to uncover hidden marvels. Through these pages, the Renaissance master’s relentless drive to understand the mechanics of the world emerges with clarity and wonder.

For anyone fascinated by the intersection of art, science and poetry, these excerpts offer an intimate glimpse into the early mind of a genius. The gentle cadence of his thoughts, the playful fables and earnest reflections make the listening experience both enlightening and meditative, leaving you eager to explore the rest of his extraordinary legacy.