Alda Merini

Italian writer and poet (1931-2009) · Italy · On the map · Writers · Died at 78

Alda Merini was an Italian writer and poet. Her work earned the attention and admiration of other Italian writers, such as Giorgio Manganelli, Salvatore Quasimodo, and Pier Paolo Pasolini.

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2009Died1 November 20092002Commander of the Order of Merit of the Italian RepublicAwardDessì PrizeAward1996Viareggio PrizeAward1931Born21 March 1931

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