Oriana Fallaci was an Italian journalist, author, and political interviewer. She was known for her coverage of war and revolution, and her interviews with world leaders such as Henry Kissinger, the Shah of Iran, and Muammar Gaddafi. She was also a novelist, writing books such as 'Inshallah' and 'A Man'. Her work has been translated into many languages and she is considered one of the most influential writers of the 20th century.