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Marcello Fois wins the 2026 Campiello Prize and dedicates it to Michela Murgia

Marcello Fois won the 2026 Campiello Prize for 'L'immensa distrazione' with 83 votes, dedicating the award to Michela Murgia.

3 October 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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Marcello Fois has won the 2026 Campiello Prize with his work 'L'immensa distrazione,' which received 83 votes. The award ceremony took place at the Palazzo del Cinema on the Lido of Venice, marking the first time the final ceremony was held at this venue.

Fois dedicated the award to Michela Murgia, with whom he shared a friendship. Alcide Pierantozzi came in second with his book 'Lo sbilico,' which received 80 votes, highlighting the close competition between the two authors.

The jury consisted of 300 anonymous readers, who cast a total of 282 votes. In third place, Elena Varvello received 54 votes for 'La vita sempre,' followed by Valeria Parrella with 33 votes for 'La ragazzina' and Ermanno Cavazzoni with 32 votes for 'Storia di un'amicizia.'

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During the ceremony, Fois emphasized the challenges of being a writer, stating that there is a significant difference between writers and those who simply publish. This remark was noted in an interview after the event.

Fois described 'L'immensa distrazione' as a work that addresses existential and familial themes, exploring balances between memory and personal choices. The novel offers a reflection on life and experiences that question the present.

This edition of the Campiello Prize stood out for the high level of participation and the quality of the competing works, reflecting the vibrant contemporary literary landscape.

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