introduction to ada giuseppa maria negri ada giuseppa maria negri, an italian poet and writer, was born on february 3, 1870, in lodi, italy. she died on january 11, 1945, in milan, italy, leaving behind a legacy as the only woman to be admitted to the academy of italy. her first poetry collection, fatalità, earned her the prestigious giannina milli prize in 1892. early life and education negri's work appeared in the milanese periodical l'illustrazione popolare. she was encouraged to continue her education by her teacher paolo tedeschi, who recognized her precocity and talent. negri's inaugur…