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Giampaolo Pansa's Reader Letters on 'The Blood of the Vanquished' Donated to Foundation

publication · 2026-03-20

Approximately 2,500 letters sent to journalist Giampaolo Pansa following the publication of his book 'The Blood of the Vanquished' have been donated to the Ugo Spirito and Renzo De Felice Foundation in Rome. The correspondence, which includes expressions of gratitude and indignation along with personal stories, was provided by Pansa's widow Adele Grisendi. The Corriere della Sera newspaper had exclusive early access to review these materials.

Key facts

  • Approximately 2,500 letters were sent to Giampaolo Pansa after his book publication
  • The letters contain personal stories, expressions of gratitude, and indignation
  • The correspondence was donated to the Ugo Spirito and Renzo De Felice Foundation
  • The donation was made by Pansa's widow Adele Grisendi
  • Corriere della Sera had exclusive early access to review the letters

Entities

Institutions

  • Ugo Spirito and Renzo De Felice Foundation
  • Corriere della Sera

Locations

  • Rome

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