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Alessandro D'Avenia

Alessandro D'Avenia (born 2 May 1977) is an Italian writer, teacher and screenwriter. His book White as milk, red as blood, which led to the film of the same name.

Alessandro D'Avenia

Alessandro D'Avenia intervistato da Sara Magnoli

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Name
Alessandro D'Avenia
Born
2 May 1977
Birthplace
Palermo, Italy
Occupation
Writer, historian, librarian, homeless
Education
Philips Academy
Nationality
Italy
Fields
ancient Greek literature
Teachers
Luigi Enrico Rossi
Known for
Bianca come il latte and rossa come il sangue
Languages
Italian

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