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Mario Stefani (1938 – March 4, 2001) was an Italian poet.

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Mario Stefani
Born	1938[1] Venice, Italy
Died	March 4, 2001(2001-03-04) (aged 62–63) Venice, Italy
Occupation	Poet
Nationality	Italian

Stefani was openly gay, and his poetry was some of the first Italian poetry to explore homosexuality.[2] A selection of his poetry was translated into English by Anthony Reid and published in 1982 as No Other Gods.[3]

Alongside his poetry, Stefani taught classes in literature and wrote literary and art reviews. He also presented a popular unscripted television show.[4]

In 2001, graffiti began appearing around Venice, featuring a quote of Stefani's: "Loneliness is not being alone; it's loving others to no avail". A month later, Stefani hanged himself in his kitchen.[4] His $1 million estate was left to a fruit vendor whose young daughter had inspired his work.[5]

Details of his life were retold in John Berendt's 2005 book The City of Falling Angels.[4]

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