Instead of reading linearly, search for themes. Try these keywords to find the core of Leopardi’s thought:
The by Giacomo Leopardi is often called the "ultimate intellectual diary." For over a century, this massive collection of philosophy, linguistics, and existential dread remained largely inaccessible to English speakers due to its sheer scale—over 4,500 handwritten pages. The "Everlasting Notebook" of Giacomo Leopardi Zibaldone English Pdf
Keep a browser tab open with Leopardi’s Canti (poems). Search the Zibaldone PDF for the title of a poem (e.g., "L’infinito"). You will find the prose draft of the poem’s philosophy. This is archaeological gold. Instead of reading linearly, search for themes