The Light in the Piazza is an American novella by writer Elizabeth Spencer, published in 1960. This novella became Spencer's best known work of fiction.
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Light in the Piazza (film)
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Light in the Piazza is a 1962 American romantic drama film directed by Guy Green and starring Olivia de Havilland, Rossano Brazzi, Yvette Mimieux, George Hamilton, and Barry Sullivan. Based on the 196
The Light in the Piazza (novel)
…focus on how Italy allows Clara to transcend her mental condition. Screenwriter Julius J. Epstein adapted Spencer's novella into a 1962 film, titled Light in the Piazza, directed by Guy Green. The cast included Olivia de Havilland, Yvette Mimieux, Rossano Brazzi, and George Hamilton, who was nominated for a BAFTA Award…
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