Massimo Bontempelli was an Italian poet, playwright, novelist and composer. He was influential in developing and promoting the literary styles known as magical realism and lombard line. Wikipedia
Born: May 12, 1878, Como, Italy
Died: July 21, 1960 (age 82 years), Rome, Italy
Children: Massimo Bontempelli Jr.
Spouse: Amelia Della Pergola (m. 1909)
Parents: Alfonso Cislaghi and Maria Cislaghi
Notable works: The Chess Set in the Mirror
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