Grice e Marzolo

 

The author of 

Saggio sui segni (often simply referred to as Segni) is Paolo Marzolo (1811–1868), an Italian physician, physiologist, and linguist. 

Place of Birth

Paolo Marzolo was born in 

Padua

 (Padova), Italy, in 1811. He spent much of his career in the Venetian region and Lombardy, where he bridged the fields of medicine and the emerging science of semiotics. 

Other Publications

Marzolo is primarily known for his work connecting linguistic analysis with physiological and medical observations. His other major works include:

• Monumenti storici rivelati dall'analisi della parola
   (
  Historical Monuments Revealed by the Analysis of the Word
  ): Considered his most monumental publication, this work explores the evolution of languages as a reflection of human history and biological development.
• Prolegomeni allo studio storico e comparativo delle lingue
   (
  Prolegomena to the Historical and Comparative Study of Languages
  ): Published in 1847, this text focuses on the transition from physical gestures to spoken language and the geographical factors influencing linguistic development.
• Medical and Physiological Treatises
  : Given his dual profession as a medical doctor and scientist, he contributed to the "semiotic-medical" tradition that influenced later figures like Cesare Lombroso. 

Note on "Francesco Marzolo": While the query mentions "Francesco Marzolo," he was Paolo's brother (1818–1880) and a surgeon. A later Francesco Marzolo (1892–1982) was a notable hydraulic engineer whose publications focus on technical hydraulics and hydroelectrics.