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Pitigrilli

1893-1975

Pitigrilli, whose real name was Dino Segre, was an Italian writer born in Turin in 1893.

Biography

Pitigrilli, whose real name was Dino Segre, was an Italian writer born in Turin in 1893.

He was known for his satirical and provocative novels that explored themes such as sex, power, and corruption.

His most famous work is 'Cocaina', published in 1921, which caused controversy for its frank and raw portrayal of the underworld of drug consumption.

Pitigrilli was also an influential journalist and a prominent figure in the literary scene of his time.

He passed away in 1975, leaving behind a literary legacy that challenged social conventions and explored the darkest corners of the human condition..