Negri, Ada (1870–1945)

Italian poet. Her first book of verses, Fatalità/Destiny, was published 1892 and her success was rapid. Her early poetry was that of an authentic daughter of the people, and was filled with a sense of revolt. The later work lost some of its spontaneity and became more classical in form although her themes were still humanitarian and feminist.

Among her books of poems are Tempeste 1895, Maternita 1904, Esilio 1914, Il libro di Mara 1919, I canti dell' isola 1925, and Vespertina 1931. In the novel Stella Mattutina 1921 she gave a lyrical description in poetic prose of her childhood. Her other prose works include the volumes of short stories Le Solitarie 1917 and Finestre alte 1923; and Le Strade 1927, Sorelle 1929, and Di giorno in giorno 1933.