Today’s Doodle honors Alda Merini, beloved Italian writer and poet. From an early age, she was recognized as a literary phenomenon: the truth, passion, and intensity of her words shook her readers to the core. Living in a mental health institution for 20 years had a profound effect on Merini’s work. She unflinchingly documented her emotional and mental journey through life, with “otherness” appearing as a frequent theme.
Because of her powerful and unique perspective, Merini received widespread recognition during her lifetime. She was nominated twice for the Nobel Prize in Literature, and was also honored by the Italian Republic for Poetry. Today’s Doodle by Alyssa Winans captures Merini’s depth and grace, and the unmistakeable architecture of Navigli in her home town of Milan.
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