Gianni Rodari

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1920 – 1980

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Who was Gianni Rodari?

Gianni Rodari was an Italian writer and journalist, most famous for his children's books. For his lasting contribution as a children's writer he received the biennial Hans Christian Andersen Medal in 1970 and many consider him Italy's most important twentieth-century children's author. His books have been translated into many languages, though few have been published in English.

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Born
Oct 23, 1920
Omegna
Also known as
  • Dzh. Rodari
  • Gianni Rodan
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Nationality
  • Italy
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Education
  • University of Milan
    (1939 - )
Died
Apr 14, 1980
Rome

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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