Federigo Tozzi

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Federigo Tozzi was an Italian writer whose work is psychologically and stylistically aligned with the 20th century. He is noted for his contributions to the verismo movement, which focused on realism and observable phenomena in literature.1

Tozzi's notable works include the novels Con gli occhi chiusi (1919) and Tre croci (1920). His writing style, while influenced by verismo, also shows a distinct psychological depth that foreshadowed later literary trends.1

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Italian literature
The veristi and other narrative writers
…works of the Sienese writer Federigo Tozzi, including Con gli occhi chiusi (1919; “With Closed Eyes”) and Tre croci (1920; Three Crosses). Tozzi, however, belongs psychologically and stylistically to the 20th century.
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…works of the Sienese writer Federigo Tozzi, including Con gli occhi chiusi (1919; “With Closed Eyes”) and Tre croci (1920; Three Crosses). Tozzi, however, belongs psychologically and stylistically to the 20th century.
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