Giovanni Verga: Biography, Facts and Career
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Giovanni Carmelo Verga di Fontanabianca (Italian: [dʒoˈvanni karˈmɛːlo ˈverɡa]; 2 September 1840 – 27 January 1922) was an Italian realist (verista) writer. His novels I Malavoglia (1881) and Mastro-don Gesualdo (1889) are widely recognized as masterpieces. Verga has been called the greatest Italian novelist after Manzoni. D. H. Lawrence translated several of his works into English.
Quick facts about Giovanni Verga
- Full name: Giovanni Verga
- Born: 1840-09-02
- Nationality: Kingdom of Italy
- Known as: Author
- Wikidata ID: Q271814
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Who is Giovanni Verga?
Giovanni Carmelo Verga di Fontanabianca (Italian: [dʒoˈvanni karˈmɛːlo ˈverɡa]; 2 September 1840 – 27 January 1922) was an Italian realist (verista) writer.
What nationality is Giovanni Verga?
Giovanni Verga is Kingdom of Italy.
When was Giovanni Verga born?
Giovanni Verga was born on 1840-09-02.
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