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Leonardo Sciascia
1921 – 1989
About this person
Wikipedia SummaryLeonardo Sciascia was an Italian writer, novelist, essayist, playwright, and politician. Some of his works have been made into films, including Porte Aperte, Cadaveri Eccellenti, Todo Modo and Il giorno della civetta.
Biographical & Professional Details
Date of birth
January 8, 1921
Racalmuto
Date of death
November 20, 1989
Palermo
Citizenship
Italy · Kingdom of Italy
Occupations & fields
politicianwriterjournalistnovelistplaywrightscreenwriter
Awards & honours
Bagutta PrizeCrotone Prize
Notable works
Equal DangerThe Day of the OwlTo Each His Own
- Field and occupation
- italský spisovatel, publicista a politik
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