Vito Corleone is the most respected Don of New York. He is merciless with his rivals, but also intelligent, astute and faithful to honor and friendship. His life and businesses, as well as those of his son and heir, make up the storyline of this masterpiece. With the publication of The Godfather, for the first time the Mafia was portrayed from the inside. Later, Puzo himself would write the scripts for the famous trilogy of Francis Ford Coppola.
Mario Puzo
Mario Puzo (1920-1999) was an American author best known for his novel "The Godfather," which was adapted into a highly successful film series. Puzo's writing style often focused on themes of power, crime, and family loyalty. He is credited with popularizing the mafia genre in literature and film, creating a lasting impact on the crime fiction genre. Other notable works by Puzo include "The Sicilian" and "The Last Don." His works continue to be celebrated for their compelling storytelling and complex characters.
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