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Was Italo Calvino a member of the Partisan movement during the Second World War?

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Yes, Italo Calvino was a member of the Partisan movement during the Second World War. He joined the movement in 1943, and served as a courier and radio operator. After the war, he continued to write about his experiences in the Partisan movement, and his work often reflected his political beliefs.
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