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Nino Alberto Arbasino
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Arbasino in 1976
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| Born | 22 January 1930 Voghera, Lombardy, Italy |
| Died | 22 March 2020 (aged 90) Milan, Lombardy, Italy |
| Occupation | Writer, essayist |
| Language | Italian |
| Alma mater | University of Milan Harvard University University of Pavia |
| Literary movement | Neoavanguardia |
| Notable works | Super Elagabalus |
| Member of the Chamber of Deputies | |
| In office 12 July 1983 – 1 July 1987 |
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| Political party | Italian Republican Party |
Nino Alberto Arbasino (born January 22, 1930 – died March 22, 2020) was a famous Italian writer, essayist, and politician. He was known for his unique writing style and for being part of an important group of writers called Group 63. Arbasino wrote many novels and essays, and he even served in the Italian Parliament.
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About Alberto Arbasino
Alberto Arbasino was born in Voghera, a town in southwestern Lombardy, Italy. He studied law at the University of Milan. After finishing his studies, he became a journalist. He wrote for popular magazines like Il Mondo and the newspaper La Repubblica.
Arbasino's Political Career
From 1983 to 1987, Arbasino was a member of the Italian Parliament. He represented the Italian Republican Party. This shows he was not only a writer but also involved in his country's politics.
His Unique Writing Style
Arbasino was a key member of Gruppo 63, a group of Italian writers who wanted to try new and experimental ways of writing. He described himself as an expressionist writer. This means he focused on showing feelings and ideas rather than just reality.
His novel Super Eliogabalo (published in 1969) was very important to him. He called it his most surreal and expressionist book. He said the descriptions of places in the book were "dreamlike and delusional." Arbasino often updated and rewrote his books, releasing new versions over time.
Television Appearances
In the 1970s, Arbasino hosted a TV debate show called Match. He invited different people to discuss interesting topics. In 1977, he hosted a well-known debate between two film directors, Mario Monicelli and Nanni Moretti.
Awards and Later Life
In 2004, Arbasino received the Premio Chiara award for his long and successful career as a writer. He passed away on March 22, 2020, at the age of 90, after a long illness.
Notable Works
Alberto Arbasino wrote many books throughout his life. Some of his well-known works include:
- Le piccole vacanze (first published in 1957)
- Fratelli d'Italia (first published in 1963)
- Super Eliogabalo (published in 1969)
- Un paese senza (published in 1980)
Honour
Italy: Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic (December 6, 1995)
