Alessio Zanelli
Alessio Zanelli is an Italian poet who writes in English. His poetry has been featured in some 250 literary journals across 21 countries.
Life
Born in Cremona, Italy, Zanelli started writing poetry and flash fiction in English in the mid-1980s.
His work has appeared in AbOUT 250 literary magazines, in print and online, in 21 countries, though mainly in the US and UK, whereas his books include six collections, two bilingual selections and a chapbook.
He is the Italian Stanza Representative for The Poetry Society of London.
Recognition
- Poetry on the Lake Competition, 2007, judged by Carol Ann Duffy: Dreamskimmer (single poem) - Commended
- The Poetry Society Members' Poems Competition, Spring 2010, judged by Penelope Shuttle: At A Loss (single poem) - Winner
- The Poetry Society Members' Poems Competition, Winter 2025, judged by Fred D'Aguiar: Presence (single poem) - Winner