Lit in Translation

Andrea Bajani

Born 1975 · Italy

In English
2 of 2

Books on prize lists

  • In English

    Strega 2025 · Winner

    The Anniversary

    L’anniversario

    Andrea Bajani · 50 when first published

    Novel · 144 pages · Family, Autofiction

    AI-generated summary:Ten years after walking out on his parents for good, a son tells the story of his family: a father who ruled the house through subtle violence and a mother who gave up everything to be something in his eyes.

  • In English

    Strega 2021 · Shortlist

    The Book of Homes

    Il libro delle case

    Andrea Bajani · 46 when first published

    Novel · 268 pages · Family

    AI-generated summary:A man known only as 'I' is told through the houses he has passed through, as a newborn, son, lover, intruder and father, each keeping the memory of who he was there.