Il giorno (poem)

"Il giorno" ("The Day") is a poem written by Giuseppe Parini (1729–1799), first published in 1763. It is an ironic and satirical representation of the aristocracy of his time. His poem represents the beginning of polite literature in Italy.

It was originally divided into three parts: Il mattino, Il mezzogiorno and La sera ("Morning", "Midday" and "Evening"). The last part was later divided into two separate parts, Il vespro and La notte ("Evening" and "Night").