How did Benedetto Croce's views of socialism and Marxism change?

During his early life, Benedetto Croce briefly explored socialism and Marxism, a phase he described in his autobiography as "coquetting" with these ideologies.1

However, this interest was temporary. After conducting a thorough examination and applying severe criticism to both positions, he ultimately discarded them. This rejection was part of his broader intellectual development as he moved away from the political disillusionment that followed the Risorgimento and toward the formation of his own convictions regarding the structure of an ethical, democratic, and liberal government.1