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Mario Puzo was an Italian-American author and screenwriter, best known for his novel The Godfather (1969), which was adapted into the eponymous film directed by Francis Ford Coppola.Puzo was born in a poverty-stricken area of New York City’s Lower East Side, the son of Italian immigrants. He dropped out of high school at the age of 16 and joined the United States Army Air Forces in 1943. After the war, he attended the New School for Social Research and Columbia University, where he majored in literature.
Puzo’s first novel, The Dark Arena (1955), was published to little fanfare. His next novel, The Fortunate Pilgrim (1965), was a commercial and critical success, establishing Puzo as a major voice in American literature.Puzo’s most famous work is The Godfather, which was published in 1969. The novel was an instant bestseller, and was later adapted into the highly acclaimed film directed by Francis Ford Coppola.Puzo continued to write throughout his life, penning such works as The Sicilian (1984), The Last Don (1996), and Omerta (2000). He died in 1999 at the age of 78.
Some tips to consider when writing an essay about a book would be to first read the book thoroughly.
While reading, take note of any themes, symbols, or ideas that stand out to you. These will be important to discuss in your essay. After reading, brainstorm a list of potential essay topics. Once you have a topic, craft a thesis statement that will be the main argument of your essay. From there, outline the main points you want to discuss in your essay.
When writing, be sure to support your points with evidence from the book. quoted passages, and your own analysis. Lastly, don’t forget to edit and proofread your essay before submitting it.
Original title | The Godfather |
Author | Mario Puzo |
Language | English |
Characters | Vito Corleone, Carmela Corleone, Santino "Sonny" Corleone, Fredo Corleone |
Published | 1969 |
ISBN | 0-345-34296-3 |
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