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List of recipients

The first (or some cases equal-first) prizes have been awarded as follows:

From 1930 to 1947

From 1948 to present

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References

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* {{Authority control Italian literary awards

Prize A prize is an award to be given to a person or a group of people (such as sporting teams and organizations) to recognize and reward their actions and achievements.

Awards established in 1930 1930 establishments in Italy *