Recently deceased Italian novelist Ada
d'Adamo's Come d'aria on Tuesday won the tenth edition of the
Premio Strega Giovani for young Italian writers.
The book, published by Elliot, snagged the award promoted by the
Maria and Goffredo Bellonci Foundation and Strega Alberti.
The winner was announced by Stefano Petrocchi, director of the
Bellonci Foundation, during the event, hosted by Loredana
Lipperini, held at the Mann, the National Archaeological Museum
in Naples, directed by Paolo Giulierini.
Ortona born d'Adamo died on 1 April aged just 55, of breast
cancer.
The prize was collected by her widower, Alfredo Favi.
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