Erri De Luca (born May 20, 1950, in Naples) is a renowned Italian writer, poet, translator, and screenwriter. Raised in an affluent family, he developed an early passion for literature and languages. In the 1970s, he was active in the political movement Lotta Continua, an experience that deeply influenced his literary works. After leaving political life, he worked various manual jobs in Italy and abroad, enriching his writing with a realistic and human touch.
