Sebastiano Vassalli

His mother was from Tuscany and his father was from Lombardy. At a very young age, he was abandoned to relatives in Novara for some flour and oil. He went on to complete his Bachelor of arts degree in Milan. Soon after, Vassalli partnered with Cesare Musatti and wrote a book on Psychoanalysis and Contemporary Art which ultimately began his career as a notable author. Vassalli devoted himself to teaching and researching artistic Neoavanguardia and was also involved with the Gruppo 63. He was a very dedicated man especially when it came to writing. He wrote for La Repubblica, La Stampa and Corriere della Sera. Vassalli's works are established based on historical research relating to the evolution of religion, politics, and gender differences. His novels are normally set in a certain historical context (Italy in the sixties, the Middle Ages, and times of counter-fascism). He devotes his works to realistic representations of characters. Vassalli's works are known for their ability to represent the extremely simple yet effective nature of the characters of the novels in a sort of fictional manner. This aspect, together with historical accuracy gives Vassalli’s works valuable qualities in terms of teaching them.

Sebastiano Vassalli studied at University of Milan. The recorded working language is Italian. The field of work recorded is Italian literature. Residence is recorded at Genoa and Novara. Distinctions recorded are Strega Prize, Grinzane Cavour Prize, Napoli Prize and Premio Selezione Campiello.

• Name — Sebastiano Vassalli • Born — 24 October 1941 • Birthplace — Genoa, Italy • Died — 26 July 2015 • Place of death — Casale Monferrato, Italy • Genre — Periodic history • Movement — Neoavanguardia • Children — 1 • Awards — Strega Prize

Source: * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * • Cuore di pietra. 1996. • Un infinito numero. 1998. * • Dux. Casanova in Boemia 2003 *

• La morte di Marx e altri racconti, 2007. • Un nulla pieno di storie. 2010.