Margherita Guidacci facts for kids

House where Margherita Guidacci lived, at Via della mattonaia 43

Margherita Guidacci (born April 25, 1921 – died June 19, 1992) was a famous Italian poet. She was born in Florence, Italy. Margherita finished her studies at the University of Florence in 1943. A few years later, in 1947, she traveled to England and Ireland.

In 1949, Guidacci married Lucca Pinna, who was a sociologist. They moved to Rome in 1957. Margherita also taught English language and literature. She taught at the Liceo Scientifico Cavour for ten years, from 1965 to 1975.

Margherita Guidacci's Poetic Style

Margherita Guidacci's poems were very deep and thoughtful. They explored strong feelings and ideas about life. She saw life as a journey. Her poems often talked about finding new life and hope, even after sadness or difficulties. She believed that tough times could lead to positive changes.

Guidacci as a Translator of English Poets

Margherita Guidacci was well-known for translating English poems into Italian. She translated works by famous poets like John Donne and Emily Dickinson. She also translated poems by T. S. Eliot and Elizabeth Bishop.

Teaching English Literature

In 1972, Guidacci earned a special qualification to teach English language and literature. From 1975 to 1981, she taught English and American Literature. She taught at the University of Macerata and the College of Maria Assunta. This college was connected to the Vatican in Rome. Margherita lived in Rome until she passed away in 1992.

Literary Awards for Margherita Guidacci

Margherita Guidacci received many awards for her writing. In 1978, she won the Biela Poesia literary prize. This was for her poetry collection called Il vuoto e le forme. In 1986, Guidacci visited the United States. The next year, in 1987, she won the Premio Caserta for all her published works. Other awards she received include the Carducci Prize in 1957, the Ceppo Prize in 1971, and the Lerici Prize in 1972.

How "Paparazzi" Got Its Name

Margherita Guidacci is famous for helping to introduce the word paparazzi into English. This happened through her translation of a travel book. The book was called By the Ionian Sea (1901) by George Gissing. In Guidacci's Italian translation, Sulle Rive dello Ionio (1957), there is a restaurant owner named Coriolano Paparazzo.

Later, Ennio Flaiano, a writer for the film La Dolce Vita, chose this name. He got the idea from Guidacci's book. By the late 1960s, the word paparazzi became a common term. It is now used for photographers who follow famous people.

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