Emilio Salgari
August 21, 1862 – April 25, 1911
Emilio Salgari is hailed as the father of Italian popular culture and the grandfather of the spaghetti western. This Italian adventure writer enriched the world with over two hundred short stories and novels, many of which are considered classics. He set his tales in exotic locations, featuring heroes from diverse cultural backgrounds, bringing the wonders of the world to generations of readers.
