Giovanni Verga

Cavalleria Rusticana and Other Stories (eBook, ePUB)

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Produktbeschreibung

Cavalleria Rusticana and Other Stories, by Giovanni Verga, is a seminal work of Italian verismo literature that captures the raw realities of rural Sicilian life. Through a series of interconnected short stories, Verga portrays the struggles, passions, and harsh social codes of peasants and working-class individuals bound by honor, tradition, and poverty. The titular story, Cavalleria Rusticana, centers on a tragic love triangle marked by betrayal and vengeance, reflecting the deep emotional intensity and rigid moral expectations of its setting. Verga's stark, unembellished prose and objective narrative style strip away romanticism to present characters driven by instinct, pride, and survival. His stories emphasize the inevitability of fate and the weight of societal norms, highlighting how individuals are often powerless against the circumstances that define their lives. This approach marked a significant departure from idealized literature of the time and helped establish verismo as a powerful literary movement. The lasting impact of Cavalleria Rusticana and Other Tales lies in its vivid depiction of human emotion within a specific cultural and social context. Verga's ability to universalize themes such as love, jealousy, and loss through the lens of Sicilian village life continues to resonate, offering readers a poignant reflection on the intersection of personal desire and communal expectation.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Lebooks Editora
• Seitenzahl: 50
• Erscheinungstermin: 28. Mai 2025
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9786558949589
• Artikelnr.: 74329103

Autorenporträt

Giovanni Verga was an Italian writer and one of the leading figures of the Verismo (Realism) literary movement in Italy. Born in Catania, Sicily, Verga is renowned for his works that portray the harsh realities of life in southern Italy, focusing on the struggles of ordinary people such as peasants, fishermen, and laborers. His unflinching depiction of poverty, social constraints, and fatalism placed him at the forefront of modern Italian narrative, earning him a prominent place in European literature. Verga's literary career began with historical and romantic novels, but he gained critical acclaim when he shifted to realist fiction. His narrative style is marked by objectivity, a documentary tone, and a commitment to presenting life as it is, without embellishment or moral judgment. His most celebrated works include I Malavoglia (1881) and Mastro-don Gesualdo (1889), which form part of a projected but unfinished series called The Cycle of the Defeated. Verga's commitment to a naturalistic representation of life marked a radical departure from the idealism that had characterized much of Italian literature before him. His technique of indirect narration and use of dialect, while sometimes challenging for readers, added authenticity and depth to his stories. Verga became a leading voice in the Verismo movement, paralleling the works of Émile Zola in France and drawing comparisons to other European realists. His writing influenced generations of authors and became essential in the study of regional identity and social critique in literature. Verga's depiction of human suffering, resignation, and the illusion of progress resonates with the universal human condition, earning him a legacy as a master of realist prose.

Inhaltsangabe

Acknowledgements Introduction Bibliography Note on Sicilian Terms
Nedda
from VITA DEI CAMPI
Cavalleria rusticana The She-Wolf Picturesque Lives Jeli the Shepherd Rosso
Malpelo Gramigna's Mistress War of the Saints How, When and Why
from NOVELLE RUSTICANE The Reverend Getting to know the King Don Licciu
Papa Malaria Property Black Bread Bigwigs Freedom
OTHER STORIES Springtime Wolf-hunt
Maps Notes