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Salvatore Quasimodo

poet and translator

Born: Died: Italian

Salvatore Quasimodo was an Italian poet and translator, awarded the 1959 Nobel Prize in Literature "for his lyrical poetry, which with classical fire expresses the tragic experience of life in our own times". Along with Giuseppe Ungaretti and Eugenio Montale, he was one of the foremost Italian poets of the 20th century.

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Italian poet and translator

Salvatore Quasimodo's Historical Timeline

  1. Salvatore Quasimodo is born

    Salvatore Quasimodo, Italian poet and translator, known for italian poet and translator, was born on 1901-08-20.

  2. Novel Prize for Literature awarded to Sicilian writer Salvatore Quasimodo for his lyrical poetry

    Novel Prize for Literature awarded to Sicilian writer Salvatore Quasimodo for his lyrical poetry

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When was Salvatore Quasimodo born?
Salvatore Quasimodo was born on 1901-08-20 (Italian).
What is Salvatore Quasimodo known for?
Italian poet and translator
What historical events involved Salvatore Quasimodo?
Salvatore Quasimodo was involved in 2 recorded historical events, including Salvatore Quasimodo is born, Novel Prize for Literature awarded to Sicilian writer Salvatore Quasimodo for his lyrical poetry.
When did Salvatore Quasimodo die?
Salvatore Quasimodo died on 1968-01-01.

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