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An Italian poet and romance-writer; born in Bellano, Jan. 24, 1791; died at Milan, Dec. 20, 1853. Satirically pungent political poems, "The Fugitive", a narrative in verse, made his reputation; and a play, "Sforza, Duke of Milan" (in collaboration), was a literary sensation. His "Ildegonda" is a poem on a mediaeval legend; "The Lombards in the First Crusade", a happy essay in metre; "Marco Visconti", a historical romance. Of his lyrics, "The Swallow" has found most favor. "Ulric and Lida" was his last work.
By Charles Dudley Warner
