Praga, Emilio
1839 - Born in Gorla, Lombardy, Italy. Emilio Praga, a dramatist and poet tormented by contradictions.
1862-1867 - His work includes poetry,Tavolozza and Fiabe e leggende, and prose Schizzi a penna, and is characterized by expressionistic language and an occasional taste for provocative satanic imagery.
1875 - He was a leading exponent of the scapigliatura literary movement, and committed suicide after a life of alcohol and drug abuse.
1862-1867 - His work includes poetry,Tavolozza and Fiabe e leggende, and prose Schizzi a penna, and is characterized by expressionistic language and an occasional taste for provocative satanic imagery.
1875 - He was a leading exponent of the scapigliatura literary movement, and committed suicide after a life of alcohol and drug abuse.
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