GIORGIO BAFFO

Giorgio Baffo (1694–1768) was an 18th-century Venetian poet, born and deceased in Venice. Alongside Carlo Goldoni, he is regarded as one of the leading writers in the Venetian language. Renowned for his satirical and licentious sonnets, Baffo combined humor, irony, and a popular voice to capture the spirit of everyday life in Venice. His works often celebrated sensuality while challenging social conventions, earning him both notoriety and admiration. Though considered scandalous in his time, today he is recognized as a significant figure in Italian dialect literature. Through his poetry, Baffo gave the Venetian language literary vitality and left a distinctive mark on the cultural landscape of the 18th century.