The first edition of Il Disprezzo by Alberto Moravia was published in Milan by Bompiani in 1954. We track 1 edition.
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Awards, adaptations and setting
Awards and honours
Adaptations
- Contempt film, 1963
In print
- Editions recorded
- 15 on Open Library, 1 in English
- Wikipedia
- Articles in 11 languages
From Wikidata and Open Library, both CC0. A prize or a new adaptation often lifts demand for the first printing.
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Who published the first edition of Il Disprezzo?
The first edition of Il Disprezzo by Alberto Moravia was published in Milan by Bompiani in 1954.
How many editions of Il Disprezzo are there?
We track 1 edition of Il Disprezzo, including 1 first edition. Each has its own page with how to identify it.
Did Il Disprezzo win any awards?
Yes: Il Disprezzo won the Le Monde's 100 Books of the Century, according to Wikidata.
Has Il Disprezzo been adapted?
Yes, including Contempt (film, 1963), according to Wikidata.