Welcome to Working Papers, the peer-reviewed online journal published by graduate students in Romance Languages at the University of Pennsylvania. Working Papers showcases original works-in-progress by graduate students, giving them the opportunity to present their research in its preliminary stages and to receive feedback from colleagues. Our goal is to encourage young scholars to develop their work, as well as to promote constructive and provocative critique from our online readers. We invite you to join our online community of interlocutors and scholars: the interventions of our authors and readership are integral to the dynamic forum that Working Papers strives to foster.