Leonardo Sciascia Writer

Leonardo Sciascia (About this sound [leoˈnardo ˈʃʃaʃʃa] ; January 8, 1921 – November 20, 1989) was an Italian writer, novelist, essayist, playwright and politician. Some of his works have been made into films, including Open Doors (1990) and Il giorno della civetta (1968).

Personal facts

Birth dateJanuary 08, 1921
Birth place
Sicily , Racalmuto
Nationality
Italy
Date of deathNovember 20, 1989
Place of death
Sicily

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Writer

Career start1950
Career end1989
notable work
Equal Danger

Leonardo Sciascia on Wikipedia

External resources

  1. http://www.amicisciascia.it
  2. http://www.fondazioneleonardosciascia.it