Corrado Aprile, born in Ragusa in 1960, is an Italian writer, poet, and journalist. He has pursued a dual career, combining his work as a journalist for major national publications such as *La Repubblica* with a prolific literary output. He made his poetic debut with critically acclaimed collections, notably including *La persistenza della sete* and *Il grande assedio*. In fiction, he has published the novel *L'invenzione della specie*, a work that explores complex themes such as memory, identity, and the relationship with the landscape. His writing, characterized by stylistic rigor and reflective depth, has earned him numerous awards. Notable among these are the Eugenio Montale International Prize for Unpublished Poetry, the Brancati Prize, and being shortlisted for the prestigious Viareggio Prize. His work is distinguished by its ability to intertwine existential inquiry with precise and resonant language.