Giuseppe Chiarini (1833–1908) was an Italian writer and Orientalist. He devoted himself over many years to literary research and translation, on the one hand introducing Persian literature to Italian readers, and on the other, as a critic, following and commenting on contemporary poets. Among his extant works, the best known is Ugo Foscolo, a study of the life and writings of that Italian poet. Chiarini built bridges between Eastern and Western literature, both translating Persian literature and taking part in Italian literary criticism; his writings have become a reference for research on related subjects. Overall, his work combines scholarship with a critical bent, emphasizing close reading of texts and evaluation of poets. Public information is limited, and the details of his life and a complete bibliography remain to be further investigated; scholarly attention to him centers mainly on the above-mentioned translations and critical writings.
