Mario Desiati author biography, plus links to books by Mario Desiati.

Mario Desiati

Mario Desiati, originally from Martina, Italy, is the author of eleven novels, including his English debut, Spatriati, which received Italy's most prestigious literary award, the Strega Prize. His novel Il paese delle spose infelici is the basis of Pippo Mezzapesa's film of the same name; his novel Ternitti was a finalist for the Strega Prize. His books have been translated into thirteen languages. He lives in Apulia, Italy.

This biography was last updated on 10/22/2024.

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