Giovanni Papini: Quick Facts

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Born	January 9, 1881 • Florence • Italy
Died	July 8, 1956 (aged 75) • Florence • Italy
Founder	“Lacerba” • “Leonardo”
Notable Works	“A Man—Finished” • “Il crepuscolo dei filosofi” • “Pane e vino” • “The Story of Christ”
Movement / Style	Futurism

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