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Showing posts with label Writer. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Writer. Show all posts
14 April 2019

Gianni Rodari - children’s author

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Writer whose books reflect the struggles of the lower classes in society Gianni Rodari originally trained to be a schoolteacher  Wri...
11 June 2017

Corrado Alvaro - writer and journalist

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Novelist from Calabria won Italy's most prestigious literary prize Corrado Alvaro The award-winning writer and journalist Cor...
8 January 2017

Leonardo Sciascia – writer

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Books mercilessly expose Italian politics and role of the Mafia The writer and politician Leonardo Sciascia, pictured in 1980 Leon...
26 December 2016

Beppe Severgnini - journalist and author

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Books observing national mores have been best sellers Journalist Beppe Severgnini: respected commentator and witty observer of his fel...
2 August 2016

Francis Marion Crawford – author

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Novelist found inspiration while living in Sorrento Francis Marion Crawford The American writer Francis Marion Crawford was born on t...
19 May 2016

Michele Placido – actor and director

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Role of anti-Mafia police inspector turned actor into a TV star Michele Placido pictured with his wife, Federica Vincenti Actor and ...
24 March 2016

Dario Fo – writer and actor

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Prolific playwright put the spotlight on corruption Playwright and all round entertainer Dario Fo celebrates his 90th birthday today. ...
28 November 2015

Alberto Moravia - journalist and writer

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Italian novelist recognised as major 20th century literary figure The novelist Alberto Moravia was born Alberto Pincherle on this day in...