Alfonso Gatto
Alfonso Gatto | |
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Gatto in January 1975 | |
| Born | 17 July 1909 Salerno, Italy |
| Died | 8 March 1976 (aged 66) Orbetello, Italy |
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| Nationality | Italian |
| Period | 1932–1974 |
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| Literary movement | Hermeticism (poetry) |
| Notable awards | Bagutta Prize (1955), Viareggio Prize (1966) |
| Spouse | Jole |
Alfonso Gatto (17 July 1909 – 8 March 1976) was an Italian poet and writer. Along with Giuseppe Ungaretti he is one of the foremost Italian poets of the 20th century and a major exponent of hermetic poetry.