Pitigrilli
Pitigrilli
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Full Name and Common Aliases
Pitigrilli was a pen name used by Italian writer Giuseppe Dallamano. He is also known as Giuseppe Dallamano Pittigrilli, with "Pittigrilli" being the anagram of his real name.
Birth and Death Dates
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Pitigrilli was born on February 8, 1893, in Rome, Italy, and died on August 13, 1949.
Nationality and Profession(s)
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He was an Italian writer, novelist, and journalist. His writing primarily focused on literary fiction, but he also worked as a journalist to support himself during his career.
Early Life and Background
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Pitigrilli's early life was marked by financial struggles. He grew up in a poor family and had to work from an early age to support his family. Despite these challenges, he developed a passion for writing and literature at a young age. He attended the University of Rome, where he studied law but never completed his degree.
Major Accomplishments
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Pitigrilli's literary career spanned over two decades. During this time, he wrote numerous novels, essays, and articles that showcased his unique style and perspective on life. His most notable works include _La regina del tabarin_ (The Queen of the Tabarin) and _Il viaggetto_.
Notable Works or Actions
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Pitigrilli's writing often explored themes of love, relationships, and social issues. He was known for his distinctive narrative style, which blended elements of realism with a touch of fantasy. His works were widely read and discussed during his lifetime, and he gained a reputation as one of the most innovative writers of his generation.
Impact and Legacy
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Pitigrilli's impact on Italian literature cannot be overstated. He was a key figure in the development of modernist fiction in Italy, influencing generations of writers who followed in his footsteps. His unique style and willingness to tackle difficult subjects paved the way for future writers to explore new themes and perspectives.
Why They Are Widely Quoted or Remembered
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Pitigrilli is widely quoted and remembered due to his insightful commentary on human nature and society. His writing often tackled complex issues, such as love, relationships, and social inequality, in a way that was both accessible and thought-provoking. His unique perspective and innovative style continue to inspire writers today.
In conclusion, Pitigrilli's life and work are a testament to his dedication to literature and his willingness to challenge societal norms through his writing. His legacy continues to be felt today, inspiring new generations of readers and writers alike.
Quotes by Pitigrilli
I work because I need to have two thousand francs in my pocket every month, but I have no desire to glorify work either by enthusiasm or envy or emulation. Life is a mere waiting room in which we spend time before entering into the void. Who would think of working in a waiting room? While awaiting our turn we chat, we look at the pictures on the walls. But work? There is no point in it, if when our turn comes to go into the next room we shall no longer see anything.
A man tells you the most interesting things he knows during the first half hour he talks to you; after that he either repeats himself or offers you variations of the same theme.
Conferences are assemblies of people who argue about how to conduct an argument and end by sending a telegram of congratulation to the minister.
We have to defend views we don't share and impose them on the public; deal with questions we don't understand and vulgarize them for the gallery. We can't have ideas of our own, we have to have those of the editor; and even the editor doesn't have the right to think with his own head, because when he's sent for by the board of directors he has to stifle his own views, if he has any, and support those of the shareholders.
The mob loves those who amuse and serve it. But to amuse it you have to love it. I love no one, least of all the mob, because the mob, the multitude, are like women: they betray those who love them.
I met two or three men who were very kind to me. There was a magistrate who couldn't stand priests, and a priest who didn't have a good word to say for magistrates; and there was a landlord who let furnished rooms by the hour and spoke highly of both priests and magistrates, because both were his best clients.
I've come to see that competitors are necessary to those who want to get on in the world. Opposition is indispensable to success.
When I was twenty they told me to swear loyalty to the King, a person who acts in the capacity because his father and grandfather did the same before him. I took the oath because they forced my to, otherwise I wouldn't have done it. Then they sent me to kill people I didn't know who were dressed rather like I was. One day they said to me: "Look, there's one of your enemies, fire at him," and I fired, but missed. But he fired and wounded me. I don't know why they said it was a glorious wound.
