Sergio Ferrero
Sergio Ferrero (21 December 1926 – 12 August 2008) was an Italian novelist. Born in Turin, Ferrero made his literary debut at 40 years old, with the novel Gloria. In 1971, he was a finalist at the Strega Prize with the novel Il giuoco sul ponte. After a 16-year hiatus, he reprised his literary activities in 1987.[1] In 1996, Ferrero won the Bagutta Prize for the novel Gli occhi del padre.[1][2][3] During his life, Ferrero collaborated as an editor with various newspapers and journals, and also worked as an antiquarian.[2] He died on 12 August 2008 in Lezzeno, where he was spending his holidays.[2] References
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