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Widely read in Italian schools and universities, Italo Calvino is a major author, renowned for the literary quality of his work. He was also an avid lover of mathematics and readily drew on it in his writing, particularly to structure his texts, as one would expect of a committed Oulipian.
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Peano by his great-niece | Tangente
Alongside official biographies, family accounts offer other glimpses into figures known mainly through their work. Lalla Romano, the celebrated Italian author, bears witness to her intellectual closeness with her great-uncle, Giuseppe Peano.
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Tangente's 35th anniversary | Tangente
Come celebrate a unique anniversary, the 35th anniversary of the only magazine of mathematical culture in the world sold at newsstands! There will be something for every taste, every age and every level. Here is a preview of what this eventful day has in store. The full program can be found at the end of this article.
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