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Mario Puzo
1960s–1990s
'Mario Puzo was an American novelist best known for The Godfather.'
Mario Puzo Genres
Crime Fiction, Literary Fiction
Crime Fiction, Literary Fiction
Power, loyalty, consequence
United States
English
About the Author
Mario Puzo was an American author whose name became synonymous with crime fiction and power-driven storytelling. Mario Puzo achieved global fame with The Godfather, a novel that explored family, loyalty, ambition, and moral compromise within organized crime. His writing humanized complex characters while exposing the cost of power and violence. Mario Puzo’s storytelling combined dramatic tension with emotional depth, making his work both entertaining and thought-provoking. Beyond novels, he also worked as a screenwriter, shaping iconic films. Mario Puzo’s influence on popular culture is immense, and his work continues to define how crime, authority, and family dynamics are portrayed in modern storytelling.
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