Giuseppe Tomasi di Lampedusa
Italian author of The Leopard
Born
Died
1957
69 years ago — 61 years old
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
Italy
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An Italian author and nobility, played a significant role in literature with the novel The Leopard, a depiction of the changes in Sicilian society during the 19th century. The novel, published posthumously in 1958, gained critical acclaim and established a lasting legacy in Italian literature. Lampedusa's literary work reflects personal experiences and historical contexts, contributing to an understanding of the social and political transformations of the time.
Authored The Leopard
Published posthumously in 1958
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