Giangiacomo Feltrinelli belongs to the literary record as a writer whose work outlasted the moment that produced it.
The record lists Giangiacomo Feltrinelli as Italian publisher and left-wing political activist (1926-1972).
Giangiacomo Feltrinelli was born at Milan in 1926. His recorded nationality is Italy.
Twentieth-century writing was shaped by war, exile and translation; many of its major careers were conducted across more than one language and country.
He worked as editor, businessperson and publisher.
The writing is recorded in Italian.
Literature is judged by re-reading, which is a slower and harsher test than acclaim.
That the work was written from Italy matters: language, censorship and the reach of a publishing industry decide which books travel and which stay local.
Giangiacomo Feltrinelli died in 1972, aged 46. The books remain, which is the only durable form a writing life takes.
