Edmondo De Amicis

Writing

Born: October 21, 1846

Birthplace: Oneglia, Liguria, Italy

Edmondo Mario Alberto De Amicis, known as Edmondo de Amicis or Edmundo de Amicis, was an Italian writer, novelist, journalist, and author of travel books. He is best remembered for his 1886 novel Cuore, translated into English as Heart.