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Carlo Battisti

I lived between two worlds (1882-1977): the Austro-Hungarian Empire and the Kingdom of Italy, suspected of spying, a soldier in the Great War, an actor for De Sica. I organized this library just as it is.

Dear reader, you are entering my world made of books, different cultures and languages. I was born in Trento in 1882, I graduated in Vienna, all my life has been ticked by teaching and research on glottology (linguistics). I directed this library at the end of the Great Was, from 1919 to 1925. Harrs after being soldier in Siberia. We can say that I have given an example of modernity, creating new inventories and catalogues and making it grow. I wasn’t loved, I was rather considered an Austrian spy. Then I moved to Florence and there, I dedicated myself to teaching in universities and writing essays. In 1952 De Sica chose me for his film "Umberto D"; therefore I am considered a star of Italian neo-realism. Go in and be confident; here you will find books in many languages ​​and contemporary paintings.

 

 

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