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Sebastiano Vassalli | |
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| Born | (1941-10-24)24 October 1941 |
| Died | 26 July 2015(2015-07-26) (aged 73) Casale Monferrato, Italy |
| Genre | Periodic history |
| Literary movement | Neoavanguardia |
| Notable awards | Strega Prize |
| Children | 1 |
Sebastiano Vassalli (24 October 1941 – 26 July 2015) was an Italian author. He wrote the 2007 novelThe Italian (L'italiano).
Vassalli was born inGenoa, Italy in 1941. His mother was fromTuscany and his father was fromLombardy. At a very young age, he was abandoned to relatives inNovara for some flour and oil.[1] He went on to complete his Bachelor of arts degree in Milan. Soon after, Vassalli partnered withCesare Musatti and wrote a book onPsychoanalysis and Contemporary Art which ultimately began his career as a notable author.[1]
Vassalli devoted himself to teaching and researching artisticNeoavanguardia and was also involved with the Gruppo 63. He was a very dedicated man especially when it came to writing. He wrote forLa Repubblica,La Stampa andCorriere della Sera.
Vassalli's works are established based on historical research relating to the evolution of religion, politics, and gender differences. His novels are normally set in a certain historical context (Italy in the sixties, the Middle Ages, and times of counter-fascism). He devotes his works to realistic representations of characters.
Vassalli's works are known for their ability to represent the extremely simple yet effective nature of the characters of the novels in a sort of fictional manner. This aspect, together with historical accuracy gives Vassalli’s works valuable qualities in terms of teaching them.
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•"Italian Literature: Fiction at the Turn of the 21st Century." Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Encyclopædia Britannica, n.d. Web. 29 May 2013.
