Giuseppe Tomasi di Lampedusa, a renowned writer of remarkable talent, entered this world on December 23, 1896, in the picturesque city of Palermo, situated on the enchanting island of Sicily, Italy. This extraordinary individual would go on to leave an indelible mark on the literary world, his works including the critically acclaimed novel "The Leopard", published in 1963, as well as "Dieci registi italiani, dieci racconti italiani", released in 1982, and "I riassuntini", published posthumously in 2018.
Throughout his life, Giuseppe Tomasi di Lampedusa was blessed with a loving companion, the esteemed Baronesa Alessandra Wolff-Stomersee, whom he shared his life with. Tragically, his time on this earth came to an end on July 23, 1957, in the eternal city of Rome, located in the region of Lazio, Italy. Despite his untimely departure, Giuseppe Tomasi di Lampedusa's legacy lives on, his works continuing to captivate and inspire readers to this day.