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John Ciardi was an American poet, translator, and educator, born on June 24, 1916, in Boston, Massachusetts. He is best known for his translations of Dante's "Divine Comedy" and for his role as a popularizer of poetry through his essays and children's literature. Additionally, Ciardi taught at various universities and was a prominent figure in the American literary scene until his death in 1986.

1916–1986·lived 70 years