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Vamba
1860–1920
Known by the pen name Vamba, this Italian writer, illustrator, and journalist brought wit and mischief to children's literature. He is best remembered for the lively world of Gian Burrasca, a character who became a classic of Italian storytelling.
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About the author
Born in Florence on March 19, 1860, Luigi Bertelli wrote under the name Vamba. He worked as a writer, illustrator, and journalist, and built a lasting reputation through books and periodicals written for young readers.
His best-known work is Il giornalino di Gian Burrasca, centered on the unruly and funny Giannino Stoppani, better known as Gian Burrasca. He also wrote Ciondolino, another imaginative children's book that helped make him an important figure in Italian literature for the young.
Vamba died in Florence on November 27, 1920. His work is still remembered for its humor, energy, and affectionate understanding of childhood.