Luca Goldoni

Luca Goldoni was an Italian writer and journalist.

Life and career

Born in Parma, Goldoni started his career as a journalist at Gazzetta di Parma and Il Resto [del Carlino]. Later, he collaborated with numerous publications, notably Corriere della Sera, Il [Giorno (newspaper)|Il Giorno], La Nazione, Oggi, Airone and TV Sorrisi e Canzoni. Beyond journalism, Goldoni was also an essayist, whose books mainly focused on the history and the mores of Italians and which were characterized by a satirical and humorous style. His books sold over 3 million copies.
Goldoni died on 7 October 2023, at the age of 95.