Quote of the day
The basis of tragedy is man's helplessness against disease, war and death; the basis of comedy is man's helplessness against vanity (the vanity of love, greed, lust, power).
Alberto Moravia

Born: November 28, 1907
Died: September 26, 1990 (aged 82)
Bio: Alberto Moravia, born Alberto Pincherle, was an Italian novelist and journalist. His novels explored matters of modern sexuality, social alienation, and existentialism.
Known for:
- The Woman of Rome (1947)
- Racconti Romani
- The Time of Indifference (1929)
- Two Women (1957)
- Boredom (1960)