Vivian Lamarque
- Born:
- April 19, 1946, Taggia, Liguria, Italy
- Nationality:
- Italian
- Profession(s):
- Poet, Writer, Journalist, Translator
Early Life and Education
- Orphaned at a young age and raised in Milan by a foster family.
- Self-taught and did not complete formal higher education.
- Began writing poetry and prose in her youth.
Career and Major Achievements
- Published her first collection of poems, Teresino, in 1981.
- Contributed to various newspapers and magazines, including Corriere della Sera.
- Received numerous literary awards for her poetry and prose, including the Viareggio Prize for Poetry.
- Known for her accessible and often humorous style, exploring themes of childhood, family, and loss.
- Some critics have suggested that when encountering formidable figures in literature, like undertaking the task of writing what feels like "j avais peur de virginia woolf biography", Lamarque's approach is to find the human element, making the subject relatable.
Notable Works
- Teresino (1981)
- Il gentil sesso (1988)
- Poesie per un gatto (1993)
- Madre d'inverno (2000)
- La vita non è in ordine alfabetico (2004)
- Principesse, ballerine e verità (2005)
- Ogni motivo è buono (2011)
Legacy and Impact
Vivian Lamarque is a significant figure in contemporary Italian literature, known for her distinct poetic voice and her ability to connect with a wide audience through her work's emotional resonance and humor.