[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.
[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".
[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.