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Biagi
A towering figure in Italian journalism, this writer spent more than six decades telling the story of modern Italy through books, newspapers, and television. His work mixed clear reporting with a deep feel for history and ordinary lives.
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The Centaurians: a novel
by Biagi
About the author
Born on August 9, 1920, in Lizzano in Belvedere, Italy, he became one of the best-known journalists of the 20th century in Italy. He worked in Bologna early in his career and later rose to major roles in publishing, including as editor-in-chief of Epoca magazine.
Over a long career, he wrote around eighty books and also became a familiar television presence, known for interviews, reportage, and historical storytelling. He was active in journalism for roughly sixty years and received major honors including the Saint Vincent prize and the Ischia International Journalism Award.
He died in Milan on November 6, 2007. Remembered for his steady, accessible style and strong public voice, he remains an important name in Italian nonfiction and broadcast journalism.