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Painter, musician, journalist, essayist, playwright, and composer, Alberto Savinio was one of the most gifted and singular Italian writers of the twentieth century. Italian critics rank him alongside Pirandello, Calvino and Sciascia, but he is hardly known to American readers. He was the younger brother of Giorgio De Chirico, and Andre Breton said that the whole Modernist enterprise might be found in the work of these two brothers.Savinio composed five operas and more than forty books. A friend of Apollinaire, figures on the scene during Savinios artistic and literary career included Picasso, Cocteau, Max Jacob and Fernand Leger. As the translator says, his writing, like his panting, moves easily from the everyday to the fantastic. Attempts to define it as surrealist are too limiting. It is free in spirit, profoundly intelligent, and beautifully controlled in style.The stories collected in Signor Dido are his last works, one story being sent to its publisher only four days before the authors death. And while this final collection was completed in 1952, it was not published in Italian until 1978. Composed with an extreme economy of means, they are the summing up of a rich and complex life.... The stories contain haunting premonitions and at times piercing solitude, but they are all graced with Savinios high comic sense, his fine selfhumor, and that stylistic irony which, as he once said, is both a mask for modesty and a subtle way of insinuating oneself into the secret of things.
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- Q: What is the main theme of 'Signor Dido: Stories'? A: 'Signor Dido: Stories' explores themes of everyday life interwoven with the fantastic, reflecting the complex life and artistic vision of Alberto Savinio.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Signor Dido: Stories'? A: The author of 'Signor Dido: Stories' is Alberto Savinio, a notable Italian writer, painter, and musician.
- Q: When was 'Signor Dido: Stories' published? A: 'Signor Dido: Stories' was published on January 14, 2014.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: 'Signor Dido: Stories' is available in 'New' condition.
- Q: What type of binding does the book have? A: 'Signor Dido: Stories' is bound in hardcover, providing durability and a classic feel.
- Q: How many pages does 'Signor Dido: Stories' have? A: 'Signor Dido: Stories' contains a total of 176 pages.
- Q: Is 'Signor Dido: Stories' suitable for fans of surrealism? A: Yes, 'Signor Dido: Stories' is often described as transcending typical surrealism, making it appealing for fans of the genre.
- Q: What literary style is used in 'Signor Dido: Stories'? A: 'Signor Dido: Stories' features a unique style that combines high comic sense with stylistic irony, showcasing Savinio's literary prowess.
- Q: Is 'Signor Dido: Stories' available in other languages? A: While 'Signor Dido: Stories' was published in English, the original Italian version was released much later, in 1978.
- Q: What can readers expect from the stories in 'Signor Dido'? A: Readers can expect haunting premonitions, piercing solitude, and a blend of humor and introspection in the stories of 'Signor Dido'.