Antonio Fogazzaro

About

A prolific Italian playwright and novelist, he is known for works such as Little Old World (1901) and The Poet Mystery (1888). He is associated with the Scapigliatura artistic movement.

Before Fame

He studied law in Turin before beginning his writing career. He published his first novel, Malombra, in 1881.

Trivia

He was a devout Catholic and sought to reconcile his Christian beliefs with the evolutionary theory of Charles Darwin.

Family Life

He was born into a wealthy family in Vicenza, Italy.

Associated With

He attended law school in Turin, the birthplace of Carla Bruni.