Born June 29, 1798, Italy.
Poet and scholar.
Interested in the study of the classics and philosophy from his early childhood.
His Canti (songs) (1816 - 37) represent the flowering of his poetry.
Leopardi was liberal and agnostic.
A complete edition of his works was issued in 1845.
Died June 14, 1837, Naples.
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