Curzio Malaparte, born Kurt Erich Suckert, was an Italian writer, filmmaker, war correspondent and diplomat. Malaparte is best known outside Italy due to his works Kaputt and The Skin. Wikipedia
Born: June 9, 1898, Prato, Italy
Died: July 19, 1957 (age 59 years), Rome, Italy
Place of burial: Mausoleo Curzio Malaparte, Italy
Nominations: Strega Prize
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