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Andrea Camilleri is a renowned Italian writer, celebrated as one of the greatest Italian writers of both the 20th and 21st centuries. Born on September 6, 1925, in Porto Empedocle, Sicily, Camilleri began his literary journey by studying at the Faculty of Literature in 1944, although he did not complete his studies. During this time, he published poems and short stories, and joined the Italian Communist Party. Camilleri furthered his education by studying stage and film direction at the Silvio D'Amico Academy of Dramatic Arts from 1948 to 1950. As a director and screenwriter, he specialized in adapting the works of Pirandello and Beckett. Camilleri's connection to Pirandello is deeply personal, as his parents were acquainted with the famous playwright. This relationship is reflected in his writing, particularly in the Montalbano series, which showcases Pirandellian elements. With RAI, Camilleri worked on various TV productions, including Inspector Maigret with Gino Cervi. He later held the chair of Movie Direction at the Academy of Dramatic Arts from 1977 to 1997. Camilleri's literary career gained momentum with the publication of his first novel, Il Corso Delle Cose ("The Way Things Go"), in 1978, followed by Un Filo di Fumo ("A Thread of Smoke") in 198