Roberto Piumini has worked as a teacher, actor and writer. One of Italy’s most prolific and respected authors, he has published for children, young readers and adults with around one hundred publishers, spanning fairy tales, poetry, novels, epic retellings, theatrical works, song lyrics and musical texts, as well as translations of poetry and drama.
He has created, written and hosted radio and television programs, and continues to perform his own works on stage alongside actors and musicians, with a particular focus on narrative poetry.
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The Voice of Omos
Roberto Piumini reimagines the legendary origins of Homer through a lyrical and moving coming-of-age story. Born mute, Omos grows up in a world shaped by stories, longing, and loss. As he travels through lands suspended between history and myth, gathering voices, memories, and human destinies, he moves toward the sacrifice that will transform him into the poet whose song will…
