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About Grazia Deledda
She was a prominent writer of the 19th century and her work has had influence on authors such as Luigi Capuana, Giovanni Verga, Guilio Angioni and Salvatore Mannuzzu.
Family Background
Deledda was the daughter of Giovanni Antonio Deladda and Francesca Cambosu. She received most of her education from a relative.
The Italian author had two children with Palmiro Madesani.
Career Highlight
Deledda's interest in writing developed when she began to take literature lessons. Through her teacher's support, she, at an early age, had her first writing published in a journal. Most of her early works were also found in fashion magazines.
Her decades’ long career as an author spawned several books, including “Fior di Sardegna", “La Via del male", "La fuga in Egitto" and "Eugenia Grandet, Onorato di Balzac"
Accomplishment
She was awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1926.
Death
She lost her fight with breast cancer and passed away in 1936.
Trivia
She became the first Italian female to be awarded the Nobel Prize.
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F.A.Q. about Grazia Deledda
When is her birthday?
Grazia Deledda's birthday is on September 27, 1871.
In how many days is her birthday?
Grazia's birthday is in 162 days
How old was Grazia when she died?
She was 64 years old.
When did she die?
She died in August 15, 1936.
How old would she be today?
Grazia Deledda would be 152 years old if she was alive today.
Where was Grazia from?
She was born in Nuoro, Italy.