Giovanni Testori

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Giovanni Testori

Country

Italy

Birth - Death

1923 - 1993

Occupation

Writer

Description

Novelist, playwright and critic of art, literature and culture. Homosexuality was not a publicized aspect of his life, being devoutly Catholic - sin as damnation was a theme in his work. Books include 'Il fabbricone' (1961), and plays include Maria Brasca and Arialda. Had a long term relationship with his partner, Alain, who was also reflected in his work.

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