Vasco Pratolini: Quick Facts

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Born	October 19, 1913 • Florence • Italy
Died	January 12, 1991 (aged 77) • Rome • Italy
Notable Works	“A Hero of Our Time” • “A Tale of Poor Lovers” • “Allegory and Derision” • “Campo di Marte” • “Lo scialo” • “Metello” • “The Naked Streets” • “Two Brothers” • “Una storia italiana”
Movement / Style	Neorealism

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