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Eugenio Montale was born in Genoa, Italy on October 12, 1896. He was a poet, translator, and literary critic. He is considered one of the most important Italian poets of the 20th century. Montale's poetry is often characterized by its use of allegory and symbolism, and his work often deals with themes of alienation, loss, and the search for meaning in a chaotic and fragmented world.