LanguageItalian EducationUniversity of Turin RoleNovelist
NameLalla Romano NationalityItalian AwardsStrega Prize
BornNovember 11, 1906
Demonte (1906-11-11) Genrenovelist, poet, and journalist DiedJune 26, 2001, Milan, Italy BooksLe parole tra noi leggere, Nei mari estremi Similar PeopleAnna Banti, Cesare Segre, Eugenio Montale, Leonardo Sinisgalli
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Lalla Romano (November 11, 1906 in Demonte – June 26, 2001 in Milan) was an Italian novelist, poet, and journalist.
She came from a noteworthy Piedmontese family, Giuseppe Peano was her great-uncle, and originally had an interest in painting. She continued to paint, gaining some attention with painting, throughout her life. She attended the University of Turin where Cesare Pavese led her to an increased interest in writing. She graduated with a degree in literature than worked as a librarian and teacher. During World War II she joined with the Resistance. After the war she became noted for writings that drew on personal and family experiences.