Goffredo Parise facts for kids

Goffredo Parise photographed by Paolo Monti

Goffredo Parise, 1965

Goffredo Parise (born December 8, 1929, in Vicenza – died August 31, 1986, in Treviso) was a famous Italian writer, journalist, and person who wrote movie scripts. He won important awards for his books, like the Viareggio Prize in 1965 for his novel Il padrone (which means The Boss). He also won the Strega Prize in 1982 for his book Sillabario n.2.

Goffredo Parise's Books

Goffredo Parise wrote many interesting books that were translated into English. Here are some of his well-known works:

• The Dead Boy and the Comets (published in 1953)
• Don Gastone and the Ladies (published in 1955)
• The Boss (published in 1966)
• Solitudes (published in 1982)
• Abecedary (published in 1990)
• The Smell of Blood (published in 2003)

Movies He Helped Create

Besides writing books, Goffredo Parise also worked on movies. He helped write the scripts for several films. This means he was a screenwriter.

• Boccaccio '70 (1962)
• La cuccagna (1962)
• Careless (1962)
• Agostino (1962)
• Oggi, domani, dopodomani (1965)

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