Gianni Rodari
Italian writer and journalist (1920–1980)
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Gianni Rodari was an Italian writer and journalist who lived from 1920 to 1980 and became famous for creating imaginative stories and educational content for children. His work combined entertainment with learning, making him an influential figure in children's literature during the 20th century.
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Person · Open Library
- Born
- 1920-10-23
- Died
- 1980-04-14
- Works
- 347
Top works
- Un secchiello e il mare
- Libri d'oggi per ragazzi d'oggi
- Historyjky o Alicji
- Maiarzu Garù e àteras istòrias
- Yang cong tou li xian ji
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Film & TV
Writing · Omegna, Italy
Known for
- I cantastorie. Gianni Rodari inedito — Himself2020
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Article
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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