La vida en los campos: novelas cortas by Giovanni Verga
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"La vida en los campos: novelas cortas" by Giovanni Verga is a collection of short stories written in the late 19th century. This work delves into the life of rural Sicilian peasantry, portraying their struggles, desires, and conflicts through vivid characters and dramatic situations. The narratives capture the essence of Sicilian life, depicting themes of love, betrayal, and social realism. The opening of the collection introduces the character of Turiddu Macca, a
soldier newly returned home, who grapples with lost love and rivalry in a small Sicilian village. Turiddu is infatuated with Lola, who has chosen to marry another man, prompting him to confront his feelings and the tensions that arise from them. Through dynamic dialogue and evocative descriptions, Verga sets the stage for the interpersonal dramas that will unfold, illustrating the complexities of peasant life and the fierce emotions that accompany love and honor in a tightly-knit community. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Verga, Giovanni, 1840-1922 |
|---|---|
| Translator | Cherif, C. Rivas |
| Title | La vida en los campos: novelas cortas |
| Contents | Los rústicos caballeros ("Cavalleria rusticana") -- "La loba" -- Nedda -- Capricho (Fantastichería) -- Jeli el pastor -- "Malpelo" (Rosso Malpelo) -- La querida del "Abrojo" (L' amante di Gramigna) -- Guerra de Santos -- "Pucherete" (Pentolaccia). |
| Credits | Produced by William G. Spahr |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 55.7 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | Spanish |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | Italy -- Social life and customs -- Fiction |
| Subject | Short stories, Italian -- Translations into Spanish |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 41161 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-41161-3 |
| Release Date | Oct 24, 2012 |
| Last Update | Nov 27, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 559 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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