Massimo Bontempelli

Massimo Bontempelli
Bontempelli in 1954
Born(1878-05-12)12 May 1878
Died21 July 1960(1960-07-21) (aged 82)
Occupationnovelist, short story writer, journalist, playwright, composer
NationalityItalian
GenreNovel, short story
Literary movementMagical realism
Notable worksThe Chess Set in the Mirror

Massimo Bontempelli (12 May 1878 – 21 July 1960) was an Italian poet, playwright, novelist and composer. He was influential in developing and promoting the literary styles known as magical realism and lombard line.