Giorgio Bassani
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Biography Giorgio Bassani (1916 - 2000)
Italian novelist, poet, essayist, editor, and international intellectual
Was born on 04 mar 1916.
Died on 13 apr 2000, at 84 years old.
Died on 13 apr 2000, at 84 years old.
Origin country Italy
He was one of the most important Italian writers of the 20th century, known as a novelist, poet, essayist, editor and intellectual of international stature.
His work explores themes such as memory, identity and the relationship between the individual and history, often set against the backdrop of Italian society in the interwar period and during World War II. Among his best-known works is the novel The Garden of the Finzi-Contini Family (Il giardino dei Finzi-Contini), which was also adapted into an award-winning film.
In addition to his literary work, Bassani also had an active role as an editor and cultural promoter, being involved in the discovery and support of young Italian authors. His legacy remains essential for modern European literature.
Giorgio Bassani was born on 4 March 1916 in Bologna and died on 13 April 2000 in Rome.
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