About
A prolific Italian playwright and novelist, he is known for works such as Little Old World (1901) and The Poet Mystery (1888). He is associated with the Scapigliatura artistic movement.
Before Fame
He studied law in Turin before beginning his writing career. He published his first novel, Malombra, in 1881.
Trivia
He was a devout Catholic and sought to reconcile his Christian beliefs with the evolutionary theory of Charles Darwin.
Family Life
He was born into a wealthy family in Vicenza, Italy.
Associated With
He attended law school in Turin, the birthplace of Carla Bruni.
