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Also known as Giovanni Rodari, Benelux

Italian writer and journalist (1920–1980)

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Gianni Rodari (1920–1980) was an Italian writer, pedagogue, journalist, and screenwriter. Born in Omegna, he was a member of the Communist Party of Italy and received the Hans Christian Andersen Award. His work focused on children's and young adult literature, pedagogy, journalism, and poetry. Notable works include *Gelsomino in the Country of Liars* and *The Adventures of the Little Onion*.

Rodari was educated at the Catholic University of the Sacred Heart and wrote in Italian. He died in Rome of heart failure and was buried at Campo Verano. His citizenship included Italy, the Kingdom of Italy, and the Italian Social Republic.

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Person · Open Library

Born
1920-10-23
Died
1980-04-14
Works
346

Top works

  • Джельсомино в Стране лжецов
  • Gelsomino in the Country of Liars
  • Escola de fantasia
  • Escola de fantasia
  • Escola de fantasia

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Film & TV

Writing · Omegna, Italy

Known for

  • I cantastorie. Gianni Rodari inedito — Himself2020

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Music · MusicBrainz

Type
Person
Gender
Male
Origin
Italy
Active from
1920
Active to
1980

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Listeners · Last.fm

Listeners
48
Total plays
1,298

Gianni Rodari (23 October 1920 - 14 April 1980) was an Italian writer and journalist, most famous for his books for children. He won the Hans Christian Andersen Award in 1970 and is considered by many to be Italy's most important twentieth-century children's author. <a href="https://www.last.fm/music/Gianni+Rodari">Read more on Last.fm</a>

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Wikidata facts

Instance of
human
Given name
Giovanni
Gender
male
Place of birth
Omegna
Place of death
Rome
Languages spoken
Italian
Native language
Italian
Religion
atheism
Field of work
poetry
Official website
giannirodari.it
Image
Gianni Rodari anni cinquanta.jpg
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date of birth
1920-10-23
date of death
1980-04-14
name in native language
Gianni Rodari
Commons category
Gianni Rodari
cause of death
heart failure
place of burial
Campo Verano
writing language
Italian
birth name
Giovanni Francesco Rodari
manner of death
natural causes
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Encyclopedic overview

Giovanni Francesco "Gianni" Rodari ( Italian pronunciation: [ˈdʒanni roˈdaːri]; 23 October 1920 – 14 April 1980) was an Italian writer and journalist, most famous for his works of children's literature, notably Il romanzo di Cipollino. For his lasting contribution as a children's author, he received the biennial Hans Christian Andersen Medal in 1970. He is considered Italy's most important 20th-century children's author, and his books have been translated into many languages, though few have been published in English.

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