The 2019 Premio Strega has also an Australian jury

Atmosphere during the LXVI Premio Strega at Ninfeo Di Villa Giulia on July 5, 2012 in Rome, Italy. Source: Ernesto Ruscio/Getty Images

This year the most prestigious Italian literary award will have some Australia-based jurors. Melbourne's Italian Cultural Institute has been selected to take part in the choice of this year's winner.

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