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About Marlena de Blasi

Birth

1952

First book

1996

Years writing

30

Biography

US-born Italian writer, journalist, culinary critic (*1952)

Marlena de Blasi was born in 1952 in Schenectady, USA, before making Italy her home and primary source of inspiration.

Her professional career spans roles as a journalist, writer, and culinary critic, bringing a unique sensory richness to her stories.

She is globally renowned for her work A thousand days in Venice, a book that captures the essence of Italian life.

Throughout her prolific career, she has published 36 works that deeply explore the customs and social life of Italy.

Her writing specializes in the love story genre, intertwining a passion for culture with personal narrative.