Italy · Europe
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Fondazione Maria e Goffredo Bellonci
Italy's most coveted literary prize, awarded since 1947 to a published Italian novel.
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- Prize
- Cash prize + Italy's top literary prestige
- Entry fee
- Free (nomination)
- Deadline
- Awarded July (annual)
- Who can enter
- Italian works published that year; nominated by the 'Amici della Domenica' (not open submission)
- Status
- Published
- Genre
- Literary / Any
⚠️ Deadlines, fees and prizes change each year — and many prestige prizes are by nomination or publisher submission, not open entry. Always confirm the current details on the official site before you enter. Last checked 2026-06.
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