Michela Murgia
Italian writer (1972–2023)
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- Oct 3
Marcello Fois wins 64th Premio Campiello with novel L'immensa distrazione
The 66-year-old author secured 83 votes from the anonymous jury at Venice's Palazzo del Cinema on 3 October, edging out Alcide Pierantozzi to claim the literary prize.
- Jun 21
Michele Mari remains in Strega Prize final after controversy over offensive remarks about Michela Murgia
The Fondazione Bellonci, organizer of Italy's top literary award, has ruled that author Michele Mari cannot be expelled from the 2026 competition after his alleged sexist comments about the late writer Michela Murgia.