Lit in Translation

Romana Petri

Born 1955 · Italy

In English
0 of 2

Books on prize lists

  • No English yet

    Strega 2023 · Shortlist

    Rubare la notte

    Title translated by AI:“To Steal the Night”

    Romana Petri · 68 when first published

    Novel · 260 pages · Historical

    AI-generated summary:A life of Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, the author of The Little Prince, from a spoilt, despotic childhood to his flights, crossings, wars and loves.

  • No English yet

    Strega 2013 · Shortlist

    Figli dello stesso padre

    Title translated by AI:“Sons of the Same Father”

    Romana Petri · 58 when first published

    Novel · 297 pages · Family

    AI-generated summary:Half-brothers Germano and Emilio, sons of the same charismatic, womanizing father by different mothers, meet again after a long silence. In a few days together, old resentments and the call of blood resurface.