A fervent drama of truth and restraint, After The Pardon (Part I) pulls back the veil on late nineteenth Italy with a crisp, human gaze. A tale of forgiveness and social hypocrisy that questions what we owe to family, honour, and the law. This dramatic novella, rendered in sparkling literary realism, fuses crime and justice with intimate family tensions against a Naples that feels both intimate and unflinching. It speaks to book club readers and students of literature alike, inviting close, reflective reading of motive, reputation, and loyalties tested in a changing society. The work stands as…mehr
A fervent drama of truth and restraint, After The Pardon (Part I) pulls back the veil on late nineteenth Italy with a crisp, human gaze. A tale of forgiveness and social hypocrisy that questions what we owe to family, honour, and the law. This dramatic novella, rendered in sparkling literary realism, fuses crime and justice with intimate family tensions against a Naples that feels both intimate and unflinching. It speaks to book club readers and students of literature alike, inviting close, reflective reading of motive, reputation, and loyalties tested in a changing society. The work stands as a bridge between neapolitan literature and broader European realism, echoing the lineage of Giovanni Verga while advancing a distinctly modern sensibility. Historically, the piece marks a significant moment in Italian narrative craft: a concise, piercing enquiry into social norms, conscience, and the consequences of a concealed truth. It rewards curious readers who relish atmosphere, character-first storytelling, and the moral ambiguities of everyday life. This edition is more than a reprint-it is a restoration for today's and future generations, a cultural treasure that captures a pivotal voice from late nineteenth Italy. Out of print for decades and now republished by Alpha Editions, this edition reflects care, clarity, and devotion to lasting literary value. A true collector's item and a doorway into neapolitan literature for both casual readers and classic-literature collectors.
Matilde Serao, born on March 7, 1856, in Patras, Greece, was a pioneering Italian journalist and novelist. She became the first woman to edit an Italian newspaper, Il Corriere di Roma, and later Il Giorno. Serao's contributions to Italian journalism extended further when she co-founded and served as the editor of the prominent newspaper Mattino. Her work as a journalist complemented her successful career as a novelist, and she wrote numerous books throughout her life. Serao married Edoardo Scarfoglio in 1885, and they had two children, Antonio and Paolo Scarfoglio. Her personal life, particularly her marriage, influenced much of her literary work, which often explored themes of love, jealousy, and human emotions within the constraints of society. She passed away on July 25, 1927, at the age of 71 in Naples, Italy. Serao s literary and journalistic achievements left a lasting impact on Italian culture, particularly in the realm of journalism where she broke barriers for women.
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