# The Godfather > 1969 novel by Mario Puzo **Wikidata**: [Q243556](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q243556) **Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Godfather_(novel)) **Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/the-godfather-q243556 ## Summary *The Godfather* is a 1969 crime fiction novel written by American author Mario Puzo. It is a literary work that originated in the United States and serves as the foundational text for the Corleone family saga. ## Key Facts - **Title**: The Godfather - **Author**: Mario Puzo - **Publication Date**: March 10, 1969 - **Country of Origin**: United States - **Genre**: Crime fiction - **Instance of**: Literary work (Book) - **Page Count**: 608 pages - **Part of Series**: The Godfather series - **Preceded by**: *The Family Corleone* (novel by Edward Falco) - **Followed by**: *The Sicilian* (1984 novel by Mario Puzo) - **Opening Line**: "Amerigo Bonasera sat in New York Criminal Court Number 3 and waited for justice; vengeance on the men who had so cruelly hurt his daughter, who had tried to dishonor her." - **Famous Quote**: "Behind every great fortune there is a crime." - **Wikidata ID**: Q3366015 - **Wikipedia Title**: The Godfather (novel) ## FAQs **What is *The Godfather* and when was it published?** *The Godfather* is a crime fiction novel categorized as a literary work. It was published on March 10, 1969, and originates from the United States. **Who wrote *The Godfather*?** The novel was written by Mario Puzo, an American author, screenwriter, and journalist. Puzo is also known for works such as *Fools Die* and *The Sicilian*. **What genre does *The Godfather* belong to?** The book belongs to the crime fiction genre, which focuses on crime and encompasses literature, film, and theatre. **How is *The Godfather* structured within its series?** The novel is part of the *Godfather* series. It is preceded by *The Family Corleone* by Edward Falco and followed by *The Sicilian* (1984) and *Fools Die* (1978), both by Mario Puzo. **What are the identifying details and identifiers for the book?** The novel has a page count of 608 and is identified by the Wikidata ID Q3366015. It holds identifiers such as Open Library ID OL1673263W and Freebase ID /m/0c8zk. ## Why It Matters *The Godfather* matters as a seminal work in the crime fiction genre, establishing a cultural phenomenon that extended beyond literature into film. As a distinct literary work, it serves as a manifestation of literature valued for both enjoyment and edification. Its publication in 1969 provided a narrative framework that redefined the portrayal of organized crime in popular culture. The novel's creation of the Corleone family saga has had enduring influence, making it a foundational text for subsequent adaptations and a touchstone for the crime genre globally. ## Notable For - Being a 1969 novel authored by Mario Puzo. - Belonging to the crime fiction genre. - Being the originating work for the Corleone family saga. - Having a specific page count of 608 pages. - Being part of a series that includes sequels and prequels like *The Sicilian* and *The Family Corleone*. - Containing the iconic opening line beginning with "Amerigo Bonasera sat in New York Criminal Court Number 3..." - Being associated with the quote "Behind every great fortune there is a crime." - Being classified as a "literary work" and a "Book" entity. ## Body ### Publication and Classification *The Godfather* is a literary work and an instance of a book, first published on March 10, 1969. The country of origin for the novel is the United States. It is classified under the genre of crime fiction, a category of fiction that focuses on crimes and encompasses various media including literature, film, and theatre. The text comprises 608 pages. ### Authorship The author of *The Godfather* is Mario Puzo, an American author, screenwriter, and journalist. Puzo, who lived from 1920 to 1999, was a citizen of the United States. His career spanned from 1955 until his death. He was educated at the City College of New York and New York University. Puzo was also a member of the Writers Guild of America West. In addition to *The Godfather*, Puzo authored other notable works including *Fools Die* (1978) and *The Sicilian* (1984). ### Series Context *The Godfather* is part of a larger literary series. It is followed by *The Sicilian*, a novel by Mario Puzo published in 1984. Another work in the sequence is *Fools Die* (1978) by Puzo. The series also includes *The Family Corleone*, a novel by Edward Falco, which serves as a prequel or preceding narrative to the events of Puzo's work. ### Textual Content The novel begins with the sentence: "Amerigo Bonasera sat in New York Criminal Court Number 3 and waited for justice; vengeance on the men who had so cruelly hurt his daughter, who had tried to dishonor her." A notable quote associated with the work is "Behind every great fortune there is a crime." ### Identifiers and Links The entity is linked to numerous identifiers across databases. Its Wikidata ID is Q3366015, and it is named after this identifier in certain contexts. The Wikipedia title for the entry is "The Godfather (novel)". Other identifiers include: - **Freebase ID**: /m/0c8zk - **Open Library ID**: OL1673263W - **Encyclopædia Britannica ID**: topic/The-Godfather-novel-by-Puzo - **Library of Congress Control Number**: 4808 - **Goodreads ID**: 52746946 - **Internet Archive ID**: 265199 - **WorldCat ID**: 266624 - **Babelio ID**: 290370 - **LibraryThing ID**: 6146 - **Kotobank ID**: 608 The novel is referenced via a Guardian review link and is represented as `Entity["Book", "TheGodfather"]` in certain computational contexts. ### Related Entities The novel is connected to the United States as its country of origin. The United States is described as a country located primarily in North America, a federal presidential constitutional republic, and a global superpower. The genre of crime fiction is related to the work, defined as a genre focusing on crime across literature, film, and theatre. The concept of a "literary work" is central to the novel's classification, defined as a written work read for enjoyment or edification, a subclass of written work and a type of work of art. ## References 1. [Source](http://classify.oclc.org/classify2/ClassifyDemo?owi=52746946) 2. Freebase Data Dumps. 2013 3. Goodreads