“Work is the noblest of all things. It is the law of life.”

About Edmondo De Amicis

Author • Italian

Edmondo De Amicis was a renowned Italian novelist, journalist, and short-story writer. He is best known for his classic children's novel, Cuore (Heart), which expresses civic virtues and patriotism. Initially an army...

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