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In memory of Giorgio Orelli (1921-2013)

DEAD BLACKBIRD (it. MERLO) Swiss/Italian literature has lost a unique and much loved voice, with the death of Swiss poet Giorgio Orelli, at the age of 92. Following a poem, of which he says that it is one of his favorite and very own. [Certo d’un merlo il nero …] et già di là dal rio …

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