Quote by: Eugenio Montale

But poets were not considered dangerous and they were advised to exercise self-censorship. At most, poets were requested not to write at all. I took advantage of this negative liberty.


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Author Bio


  • NameEugenio Montale
  • DescriptionItalian poet
  • BornJanuary 12, 1896
  • DiedSeptember 12, 1981
  • CountryItaly
  • ProfessionPoet; Writer; Journalist; Translator; Politician
  • AwardsNobel Prize In Literature; Grand Officer Of The Order Of Merit Of The Italian Republic; Knight Grand Cross Of The Order Of Merit Of The Italian Republic