Dino Buzzati
Dino Buzzati | |
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Buzzati, 1950s | |
| Born | 14 October 1906 San Pellegrino di Belluno, Italy |
| Died | 28 January 1972 (age 65) Milan, Italy |
| Occupation | Graphic artist, novelist, short story writer, journalist |
| Genre | Novel, short story |
| Notable works | The Tartar Steppe |
Dino Buzzati-Traverso (Italian pronunciation: [ˈdiːno butˈtsaːti]; 14 October 1906 – 28 January 1972) was an Italian novelist, short story writer, painter and poet, as well as a journalist for Corriere della Sera. His worldwide fame is mostly due to his novel The Tartar Steppe, although he is also known for his well-received collections of short stories.