Alberto Moravia
Alberto Moravia
Alberto Moravia photographed by Paolo Monti (Fondo Paolo Monti, BEIC)
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an Italian novelist and journalist. His novels explored matters of modern sexuality, social alienation and existentialism
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Born
Alberto Pincherle 28 November 1907 Rome, Italy
Died
26 September 1990 (aged 82) Rome, Italy
Nationality
Italian
Occupation
Novelist, journalist, playwright, essayist, film critic
adultbasic
Italy
era
1800+
Notable awards
Strega Prize (1952) Premio Marzotto (1957) Viareggio Prize (1961) Premio Mondello (1982)
Notable works
Gli indifferenti ( Time of Indifference, 1929) Il conformista ( The Conformist, 1947) Racconti romani ( Roman Tales, 1954) La ciociara ( Two Women, 1957)
Partner
Dacia Maraini (1962–1978)
Pen name
Alberto Moravia
Resting place
Campo Verano, Rome
Spouse
Elsa Morante ( m. 1941–1985) Carmen Llera ( m. 1986)