Hast Thou Been Working?

Hast Thou been working?

by Ada Negri

This collection presents Ada Negri's poem "Hast Thou Been Working?" in multiple translations. The poem, originally written in Italian, explores the speaker's yearning for a partner who values work and passion over wealth and idleness. The translations, offered in English, French, German, Polish, Russian, and Ukrainian, showcase the poem's enduring appeal across languages and cultures. The multilingual format invites readers to compare different interpretations and to appreciate the richness of poetic expression.

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