Simona Vinci Explained

Simona Vinci
Birth Date:6 March 1970
Birth Place:Milan, Italy
Language:Italian
Nationality:Italian
Alma Mater:University of Bologna
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Simona Vinci (born 6 March 1970) is an Italian writer.

Life

Vinci was born in Milan and studied modern literature at the University of Bologna. Vinci was a member of the editorial board for the online literary magazine Incubatoio 16. In 2000, she hosted the cultural television program Cenerentola.[1]

In 1997, Vinci published the novel Dei bambini non si sa niente; in 2000, it was awarded the Elsa Morante award for best first work. It was translated into a number of different languages;[2] its English title is A Game We Play. In Italy, the novel has been praised by some critics and condemned as perverted by others.[3]

Selected works[1] [2]

Notes and References

  1. Book: Marrone, Gaetana . Encyclopedia of Italian Literary Studies . 1993–94 . Puppa, Paolo . 2006 . 1135455309.
  2. Web site: Simona Vinci . Centre for the Study of Contemporary Women's Writing.
  3. News: The end of innocence . The Guardian . July 28, 1999.
  4. Web site: Premio Campiello Letteratura - Confindustria Veneto . it.