Alberto Moravia

About Alberto Moravia

Alberto Moravia was an Italian novelist and journalist, widely regarded as one of the leading Italian novelists of the 20th century. His works explore themes of alienation, existentialism, sexuality, and the moral contradictions of modern life. His most famous novels include "The Time of Indifference" (1929), "The Woman of Rome" (1947), "The Conformist" (1951), and "Contempt" (1954). Moravia's clear, direct prose style and psychological depth made him a major voice in 20th-century Italian literature. He was a prominent anti-fascist intellectual and maintained a critical perspective on bourgeois society throughout his career.