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Edmondo de Amicis was an Italian writer from the 19th century who lived from 1846 to 1908. He is remembered as an important figure in Italian literature during this period, though specific details about his major works or contributions would require additional sources to describe accurately.
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Edmondo De Amicis (21 October 1846 – 11 March 1908) was an Italian novelist, journalist, poet and short-story writer. His best-known book is the children's novel Heart. Born in Oneglia (part of the city of Imperia), he went to military school in Modena, and became an Army officer in the new Kingdom of Italy. De Amicis fought in the battle of Custoza during the Third Independence War, a defeat of Savoy forces against the Austrian Empire; the spectacle left him disappointed, and contributed to hi
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Gabrielle D. Clements, Edmondo De Amicis, 1898, etching Edmondo De Amicis ( Italian pronunciation: [edˈmondo de aˈmiːtʃis]; 21 October 1846 – 11 March 1908) was an Italian novelist, journalist, poet, and short-story writer. His best-known book is the children's novel Heart.
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