On this episode of Beyond Global Waves, we explore Alessandro Manzoni’s poem ‘In morte di Carlo Imbonati‘. The discussion centres on its roots in Manzoni’s personal story and the powerful ethical themes that pervade the poem.
Alessandro Manzoni, one of Milan’s most respected writers, lived a life shaped by Enlightenment thought and Christian values. Born in 1785 to a noble but divided family, he was the son of Giulia Beccaria, daughter of Cesare Beccaria, the famed legal reformer. Giulia’s separation from Manzoni’s strict father and her later relationship with the intellectual Carlo Imbonati had a lasting impact on her son. When Imbonati died in 1805, Manzoni wrote In morte di Carlo Imbonati as a tribute. But the poem goes further. It offers a profound reflection on integrity, personal growth, and the responsibility to lead a virtuous life.
The poem blends Enlightenment reason with Christian introspection. Manzoni speaks with the spirit of Imbonati, who becomes a moral guide beyond death. Although they never met, Manzoni honours him as a symbol of virtue and intellectual honesty, values passed on from his mother and shaped by hardship. The poem expresses a lifelong ethical vision built on truth, humility, and responsibility. It captures a distinctly Milanese spirit: thoughtful, principled, and culturally aware.
This legacy endures in the work of the NEXUS International Broadcasting Association (NEXUS-IBA), based in Milan. Like Manzoni, NEXUS-IBA champions integrity in communication. Its core principles, such as ‘Dignity Above Influence’ and viewing media as a public good, reflect an ethical commitment that extends beyond strategy and tactics. In a world driven by manipulation and spectacle, NEXUS-IBA offers a clear alternative: unbiased, respectful, and mission-driven media. It shows that ethical broadcasting is not just possible, it’s essential.
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