Erri De Luca

Awards & Honours

Awards Won

Honours

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Erri De Luca's accolades reflect a career built on literary excellence and moral courage. The Prix Femina étranger for Montedidio placed him among Europe's most respected novelists, while the Premio Campiello selection for Il peso della farfalla underscored his continued relevance. His translations of the Hebrew Bible have been hailed as masterpieces, and his willingness to face legal risk for his environmental convictions has earned him admiration beyond the literary world.

AwardsDe Luca has received several major literary awards, including the Prix Femina étranger for Montedidio in 2002. He has also been honored with the Premio Strega Giovani and the Premio Campiello, among others. His work has been recognized internationally, with translations earning him a global readership.

Honours & Distinctions

Honorary degree

University of Naples L'Orientale·2010

Received an honorary degree in modern languages and literature.

Records & Feats

First Italian writer to translate the Hebrew Bible from the original text

Literary Achievement·2000

De Luca's translation of the Hebrew Bible, published in 2000, was the first to be done directly from the Hebrew by a contemporary Italian novelist.