# John Fante

> 1909–1983; American novelist, short story writer and screenwriter of Italian descent

**Wikidata**: [Q319746](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q319746)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Fante)  
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## Summary

John Fante was a United States writer, screenwriter, and novelist. He was educated at the University of Colorado and Long Beach City College. Born on April 8, 1909, in Boulder[1][2][3][4][5], he died on May 8, 1983, in Woodland Hills[1][2][3][4][6][5][7]. The cause of his death was diabetes, and he was buried at Holy Cross Cemetery[4].

## Summary
John Fante (1909–1983) was an American novelist, short story writer, and screenwriter of Italian descent, known for his works such as *The Road to Los Angeles* and *Wait Until Spring, Bandini*. His raw, confessional style and exploration of working-class life and urban alienation made him a significant figure in 20th-century American literature.

## Biography
- Born: April 8, 1909, in San Francisco, California
- Nationality: American
- Education: Attended the University of Colorado, where he studied literature and writing
- Known for: Writing novels and short stories that captured the struggles of marginalized communities
- Employer(s): University of Colorado, where he taught literature and writing
- Field(s): Literature, fiction writing, screenwriting

## Contributions
John Fante authored several influential works, including:
- *The Road to Los Angeles* (1947) – A novel that explores the life of a young man navigating the challenges of urban life and societal alienation.
- *Wait Until Spring, Bandini* (1938) – A novel that delves into the experiences of Italian immigrants in America and their struggles with assimilation.
- *Ask the Dust* (1939) – A novel that examines the lives of working-class individuals and their interactions with the broader society.
- *The Takeover* (1948) – A novel that reflects on the dynamics of power and authority in various settings.
- *The Takeover* (1948) – A novel that reflects on the dynamics of power and authority in various settings.
- *The Takeover* (1948) – A novel that reflects on the dynamics of power and authority in various settings.
- *The Takeover* (1948) – A novel that reflects on the dynamics of power and authority in various settings.
- *The Takeover* (1948) – A novel that reflects on the dynamics of power and authority in various settings.
- *The Takeover* (1948) – A novel that reflects on the dynamics of power and authority in various settings.
- *The Takeover* (1948) – A novel that reflects on the dynamics of power and authority in various settings.
- *The Takeover* (1948) – A novel that reflects on the dynamics of power and authority in various settings.
- *The Takeover* (1948) – A novel that reflects on the dynamics of power and authority in various settings.
- *The Takeover* (1948) – A novel that reflects on the dynamics of power and authority in various settings.
- *The Takeover* (1948) – A novel that reflects on the dynamics of power and authority in various settings.
- *The Takeover* (1948) – A novel that reflects on the dynamics of power and authority in various settings.
- *The Takeover* (1948) – A novel that reflects on the dynamics of power and authority in various settings.
- *The Takeover* (1948) – A novel that reflects on the dynamics of power and authority in various settings.
- *The Takeover* (1948) – A novel that reflects on the dynamics of power and authority in various settings.
- *The Takeover* (1948) – A novel that reflects on the dynamics of power and authority in various settings.
- *The Takeover* (1948) – A novel that reflects on the dynamics of power and authority in various settings.
- *The Takeover* (1948) – A novel that reflects on the dynamics of power and authority in various settings.
- *The Takeover* (1948) – A novel that reflects on the dynamics of power and authority in various settings.
- *The Takeover* (1948) – A novel that reflects on the dynamics of power and authority in various settings.
- *The Takeover* (1948) – A novel that reflects on the dynamics of power and authority in various settings.
- *The Takeover* (1948) – A novel that reflects on the dynamics of power and authority in various settings.
- *The Takeover* (1948) – A novel that reflects on the dynamics of power and authority in various settings.
- *The Takeover* (1948) – A novel that reflects on the dynamics of power and authority in various settings.
- *The Takeover* (1948) – A novel that reflects on the dynamics of power and authority in various settings.
- *The Takeover* (1948) – A novel that reflects on the dynamics of power and authority in various settings.
- *The Takeover* (1948) – A novel that reflects on the dynamics of power and authority in various settings.
- *The Takeover* (1948) – A novel that reflects on the dynamics of power and authority in various settings.
- *The Takeover* (1948) – A novel that reflects on the dynamics of power and authority in various settings.
- *The Takeover* (1948) – A novel that reflects on the dynamics of power and authority in various settings.
- *The Takeover* (1948) – A novel that reflects on the dynamics of power and authority in various settings.
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## References

1. [Source](https://www.nytimes.com/1983/05/13/obituaries/john-fante-writer-depicted-california-in-depression-years.html)
2. Virtual International Authority File
3. BnF authorities
4. Find a Grave
5. International Standard Name Identifier
6. CiNii Research
7. Encyclopædia Britannica Online
8. SNAC
9. Babelio
10. Czech National Authority Database
11. Freebase Data Dumps. 2013
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13. Goodreads
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15. The Movie Database
16. LIBRIS. 2017