Professor Antonio Scurati

Professor Antonio Scurati won the Premio Strega 2019 with his latest novel "M. Il figlio del Secolo"

"I'm happy to win, but I'm also very happy that other Italians will read this book. They will be able to learn more about our history: with the hope that it will not be repeated, even in different forms" - said Scurati at the end of the award ceremony. The Neapolitan writer is Professor of creative writing at IULM and Scientific Director of the Master in the Arts of Storytelling - Literature, cinema, television.

The President of the Republic, Sergio Mattarella, recently awarded Antonio Scurati the honour of Commendatore dell'Ordine al Merito della Repubblica Italiana, a title that the Head of State grants to meritorious citizens who have distinguished themselves for their particular civic commitment, their dedication to the common good and to republican values.

On 17 June 2024, Antonio Scurati was awarded the title of Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres in France. The prestigious honour was conferred by the French Minister of Culture, Rachida Dati, during a ceremony in the halls of the Ministry of Culture. Read more at  this link.