Alain Elkann is an Italian-Jewish writer, journalist, and novelist. He is also the grandson of Fiat founder, Giovanni Agnelli.
Alain Elkann is an Italian-born writer, journalist, and novelist. He is the son of the late Italian industrialist and philanthropist Gianni Agnelli and the American socialite Marella Agnelli. He is also the brother of the late Italian politician and businessman Umberto Agnelli.
Elkann was born in Turin, Italy in 1949. He studied at the University of Turin and the University of Rome, where he earned a degree in philosophy. He then moved to the United States, where he studied at the University of California, Berkeley. After completing his studies, he returned to Italy and began working as a journalist for the Italian newspaper La Stampa.
In the 1980s, Elkann began writing novels, which have been translated into several languages. His works include The Immortals, The House of the Spirits, and The Prince of the Clouds. He has also written several non-fiction books, including The Art of Living, which explores the philosophy of life.
Elkann is also a frequent contributor to various magazines and newspapers, including The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and The Guardian. He is a member of the Italian Academy of Arts and Sciences, and he has been awarded the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic.
In addition to his writing, Elkann is also an active philanthropist. He is the founder of the Agnelli Foundation, which works to promote education and social justice in Italy. He is also a member of the board of trustees of the Guggenheim Museum in New York City.
Elkann is a passionate advocate for the preservation of Italian culture and heritage. He is a strong supporter of the Italian language, and he has been involved in numerous initiatives to promote the language and culture of Italy. He is also a patron of the arts, and he has been involved in the restoration of several historic buildings in Italy.