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Alba De Céspedes

Alba de Céspedes (1911–1997) was a bestselling Italian Cuban feminist writer greatly influenced by the cultural developments that lead to and resulted from World War II. Along with being imprisoned for her anti-fascist work, several of her novels were banned in Italy. After the war, she moved to Paris, where she lived until her death in 1997.

This biography was last updated on 02/11/2025.

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There's No Turning Back jacket Her Side of the Story jacket Forbidden Notebook jacket
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