About Guido Piovene
Lived 1907 – 1974 (aged 67). Guido Piovene was an Italian writer, journalist and screenwriter.
Guido Piovene (27 July 1907 – 12 November 1974) was an Italian writer and journalist.
Biography Born in Vicenza into a noble family, Piovene graduated in philosophy in Milan and then devoted himself to journalism, notably collaborating with Corriere della Sera, La Stampa and Il Tempo. He took part in the anti-fascist resistance with the Movimento Comunista d'Italia. According to Felice Chilanti's daughter, he wrote the statutes for its youth association COBA (so named in homage to Joseph Stalin's youthful pseudonym).
His 1970 novel Le stelle fredde (The Cold Stars) won the Strega Prize. In 1974 he co-founded the newspaper Il Giornale with Indro Montanelli.
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Who was Guido Piovene?
Italian writer and journalist (1907-1974)
When was Guido Piovene born?
Guido Piovene was born on 27 July 1907 in Vicenza.
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Guido Piovene died on 12 November 1974 in London.
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Guido Piovene was a writer, journalist and screenwriter.
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Guido Piovene was Italian.
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