Raffaele La Capria

Raffaele La Capria (1922–2022) was an Italian novelist and screenwriter born in Naples, who graduated in law before settling in Rome. page His second novel, Ferito a morte (Mortal Wound), won the prestigious Strega Prize in 1961 and is considered a classic of Italian literature. page, Goodreads He co-scripted films by Francesco Rosi, contributed to Corriere della Sera, translated English poetry, and received awards like the Viareggio Prize for L'estro quotidiano in 2005. page, The Modern Novel