Italian novelist. He was, for political reasons, compelled to leave Italy and sojourned temporarily first in France and then in England, being finally, after the accession of Victor Emmanuel, allowed to return to his native country. While a resident of England he produced his first novel—a book written in English—and this was followed at long intervals by several other works of fiction. His productions entitle him to a high place among the later Italian authors. See also “The Idyl at a Close.” and Doctor Antonio.
