Premio Bancarella
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Edition 70 (2022) Winner
Stefania Auci
ステファニア・アウチ
Stefania Auci
Profile
- Gender
- Female
- Born
- 1974-11-21 （Trapani, Italy）
- Nationality
- Italy
- Languages
- Italian
- Residence History
- Trapani (birthplace) → Florence (worked as court clerk) → Palermo (residence and work)
Career
- Occupations
- Writer, Special-needs teacher, Former court clerk
- Active Years
- 2015-
Education
| Institution | Faculty | Department | Degree | Period | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Palermo | Faculty of Law | Department of Law | 学位（法学） | — | Italy |
University of Palermo
Faculty of Law
/ Department of Law
Degree:
学位（法学）
Country:
Italy
Studied law; after graduation worked as a court clerk in Florence before moving to Palermo.
Awards
| Year | Award | Work | Category | Organization | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Premio Bancarella | L'inverno dei leoni (The Triumph of the Lions) | — | Premio Bancarella organization | Winner |
Premio Bancarella
2022
Work:
L'inverno dei leoni (The Triumph of the Lions)
Organization:
Premio Bancarella organization
Result:
Winner
Awards & Nominations
Works
Major Works
The Florios of Sicily
2019 Historical fiction, family sagaA historical novel chronicling the rise and trials of the Florio family from the 19th to early 20th century. Themes include family enterprise, power struggles, migration and social change. It became a bestseller in Italy and abroad.
FamilyPower and enterpriseSicilian regional historySocial change
Adaptations
- [Streaming series] The Lions of Sicily / Paolo Genovese
Translations
- Translated into English and multiple other languages; released in 35 countries
The Triumph of the Lions
2021 Historical fiction, sequelA sequel to I leoni di Sicilia, continuing the story of the Florio family and exploring familial and business conflicts amid changing times. Won the Premio Bancarella in 2022.
Ongoing family historyEconomy and moralityChanging society
Florence
2015 NovelAuci's debut novel, published after several short stories earlier in her career.
Personal growthCity and memory
Bibliography
- Florence (2015)
- The Florios of Sicily (2019)
- The Triumph of the Lions (2021)
Adaptations
- Streaming series 'The Lions of Sicily' produced by Disney+, directed by Paolo Genovese (announced 2022)
Translations of Works
- English: The Florios of Sicily (translation of I leoni di Sicilia)
Style & Themes
- Literary Style
- Blends historical facts with fictionEpic, character-focused narrative style
- Recurring Motifs
- Family bonds and conflictsPursuit of power and wealthSicilian regional identity
Legacy
Gained prominence with the bestseller I leoni di Sicilia, regarded as a notable contemporary Italian family saga. Achieved international recognition through translations and a screen adaptation.
In Popular Culture
- Reached a wide audience through a Disney+ television adaptation
Trivia
- I leoni di Sicilia was rejected by two publishers before becoming a surprise bestseller, selling over one million copies.
- She has worked as a special-needs teacher in Palermo while continuing to write.
- Won the 70th Premio Bancarella in 2022.