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Matilde Serao

by Matilde Serao ...

The afternoon sun crept into the Piazzetta dei Banchi Nuovi, broadening from Cardone's, the engraver, to Cappa's, the chemist, lengthening on from there up the whole Santa Chiara Road, spreading a light of unusual gaiety over the street, which always wears, even in its most frequented hours, a frigid, claustral aspect. But the great morning traffic, of people coming from the northern districts of ... Read more

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The afternoon sun crept into the Piazzetta dei Banchi Nuovi, broadening from Cardone's, the engraver, to Cappa's, the chemist, lengthening on from there up the whole Santa Chiara Road, spreading a light of unusual gaiety over the street, which always wears, even in its most frequented hours, a frigid, claustral aspect. But the great morning traffic, of people coming from the northern districts of
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Vicenzella: On the street

by Matilde Serao ...

Step into the vibrant streets of Santa Lucia with "Vicenzella," a tale of resilience, love, and the daily hustle. Follow Vicenzella, a determined woman who sells octopus and walnuts, as she navigates the challenges of her trade and her tumultuous relationship with Ciccillo. With a cast of colorful characters and a rich, bustling backdrop, this story captures the essence of life in a lively Italian ... Read more

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Step into the vibrant streets of Santa Lucia with "Vicenzella," a tale of resilience, love, and the daily hustle. Follow Vicenzella, a determined woman who sells octopus and walnuts, as she navigates the challenges of her trade and her tumultuous relationship with Ciccillo. With a cast of colorful characters and a rich, bustling backdrop, this story captures the essence of life in a lively Italian
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A Very Italian Christmas

The Greatest Italian Holiday Stories of All Time

by Giovanni Boccaccio, Luigi Pirandello, Camillo Boito, Matilde Serao, Anna Maria Ortese, Andrea De Carlo, Grazia Deledda, Giovanni Verga, Natalia Ginzburg ...

Series series Very Christmas
Classic and contemporary Christmas stories by great writers from Boccaccio to Strega Prize winner Anna Maria Ortese to Nobel laureate Grazia Deledda.The third in the very popular Very Christmas series, this volume brings together the best Italian Christmas stories of all time in a vibrant collection featuring classic tales and contemporary works. With writing that dates from the Renaissance to the ... Read more

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Classic and contemporary Christmas stories by great writers from Boccaccio to Strega Prize winner Anna Maria Ortese to Nobel laureate Grazia Deledda.The third in the very popular Very Christmas series, this volume brings together the best Italian Christmas stories of all time in a vibrant collection featuring classic tales and contemporary works. With writing that dates from the Renaissance to the
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Fantasy

by Matilde Serao ...

The most prominent imaginative writer of the latest generation in Italy is a woman. What little is known of the private life of Matilde Serao adds, as forcibly as what may be divined from the tenour and material of her books, to the impression that every student of literary history must have formed of the difficulties which hem in the intellectual development of an ambitious girl. Without unusual ... Read more

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The most prominent imaginative writer of the latest generation in Italy is a woman. What little is known of the private life of Matilde Serao adds, as forcibly as what may be divined from the tenour and material of her books, to the impression that every student of literary history must have formed of the difficulties which hem in the intellectual development of an ambitious girl. Without unusual
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The conquest of Rome

by Matilde Serao ...

The novel is a historical work set during the late Roman Republic and focuses on the events leading up to and including the conquest of Rome. It delves into the political and social upheavals of the time, capturing the tensions and power struggles that shaped the city’s history.The narrative follows various characters whose lives are intertwined with the political and military events of the era. ... Read more

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The novel is a historical work set during the late Roman Republic and focuses on the events leading up to and including the conquest of Rome. It delves into the political and social upheavals of the time, capturing the tensions and power struggles that shaped the city’s history.The narrative follows various characters whose lives are intertwined with the political and military events of the era.
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The Desire of Life

by Matilde Serao ...

How light it is still! said Don Vittorio Lante, after a long silence. "Evening falls much later among the high mountains," suggested Lucio Sabini. The great vault of the sky was ascending, as they were ascending, from the level of the Val Bregaglia; it passed over their heads and kept rising, as their eyes contemplated it quietly, amongst the steep mountain peaks, now quite green with trees and ... Read more

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How light it is still! said Don Vittorio Lante, after a long silence. "Evening falls much later among the high mountains," suggested Lucio Sabini. The great vault of the sky was ascending, as they were ascending, from the level of the Val Bregaglia; it passed over their heads and kept rising, as their eyes contemplated it quietly, amongst the steep mountain peaks, now quite green with trees and
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The Conquest of Rome

by Matilde Serao ...

The train stopped. 'Capua! Capua!' three or four voices cried monotonously into the night. A clanking of swords dragged on the ground was heard, and some lively muttering that passed between a Lombard and a Piedmontese. It came from a group of subaltern officers, who were ending their evening's amusement in coming to see the night train from Naples to Rome pass through. While the conductor chatted ... Read more

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The train stopped. 'Capua! Capua!' three or four voices cried monotonously into the night. A clanking of swords dragged on the ground was heard, and some lively muttering that passed between a Lombard and a Piedmontese. It came from a group of subaltern officers, who were ending their evening's amusement in coming to see the night train from Naples to Rome pass through. While the conductor chatted
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Farewell Love! A Novel

by Matilde Serao ...

The novel centers on the life of its protagonist, a woman who undergoes a profound emotional and personal journey. At the heart of the story is her relationship with a man who has significantly impacted her life. The narrative explores the complexities of their relationship, highlighting themes of love, betrayal, and self-discovery.As the story unfolds, the protagonist grapples with the end of her ... Read more

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The novel centers on the life of its protagonist, a woman who undergoes a profound emotional and personal journey. At the heart of the story is her relationship with a man who has significantly impacted her life. The narrative explores the complexities of their relationship, highlighting themes of love, betrayal, and self-discovery.As the story unfolds, the protagonist grapples with the end of her
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The Desire of Life

Yearning for Fulfillment in 19th-Century Naples

by Matilde Serao ...

Translated by William Collinge ...

In Matilde Serao's poignant novel, "The Desire of Life," the reader is immersed in the intricate tapestry of early 20th-century Italian society, characterized by its struggles and aspirations. The narrative unfolds through lush, evocative prose that brilliantly captures the nuances of desire, love, and ambition within a rapidly changing world. Serao utilizes rich symbolism and well-drawn ... Read more

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In Matilde Serao's poignant novel, "The Desire of Life," the reader is immersed in the intricate tapestry of early 20th-century Italian society, characterized by its struggles and aspirations. The narrative unfolds through lush, evocative prose that brilliantly captures the nuances of desire, love, and ambition within a rapidly changing world. Serao utilizes rich symbolism and well-drawn
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The Forgotten Authors - Women - Born 1850 - 1899

by Matilde Serao, D K Broster, Ethel Lina White ...

Throughout the long centuries of human history is the want, and the need, to share information, to exchange ideas and for that knowledge and experience, for curiosity and learning, to be the basis of a civil society.In literature the ambition is much narrower. In order to be known, to be popular, you had to be published. And for that people had to know you existed and your ideas worth reading. ... Read more

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Throughout the long centuries of human history is the want, and the need, to share information, to exchange ideas and for that knowledge and experience, for curiosity and learning, to be the basis of a civil society.In literature the ambition is much narrower. In order to be known, to be popular, you had to be published. And for that people had to know you existed and your ideas worth reading.
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"Sterminator Vesevo" (Vesuvius the great exterminator)

Diary of the Eruption of April 1906

by Matilde Serao ...

In "Sterminator Vesevo" (Vesuvius the Great Exterminator), Matilde Serao crafts a poignant narrative that delves into the destructive power of nature, exploring the volcano Vesuvius not merely as a geological phenomenon but as a formidable character in its own right. Serao's lyrical prose interweaves vivid descriptions with the personal stories of the inhabitants, capturing the intertwined fates ... Read more

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In "Sterminator Vesevo" (Vesuvius the Great Exterminator), Matilde Serao crafts a poignant narrative that delves into the destructive power of nature, exploring the volcano Vesuvius not merely as a geological phenomenon but as a formidable character in its own right. Serao's lyrical prose interweaves vivid descriptions with the personal stories of the inhabitants, capturing the intertwined fates
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The Desire of Life

by Matilde Serao ...

The Desire of Life by Matilde Serao is a novel that explores themes of passion, ambition, and the pursuit of personal fulfillment. Serao, an Italian author known for her keen observations of social dynamics and her nuanced character portrayals, crafts a narrative centered on the complex desires and struggles of her characters.The novel's plot typically revolves around a central character who is ... Read more

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The Desire of Life by Matilde Serao is a novel that explores themes of passion, ambition, and the pursuit of personal fulfillment. Serao, an Italian author known for her keen observations of social dynamics and her nuanced character portrayals, crafts a narrative centered on the complex desires and struggles of her characters.The novel's plot typically revolves around a central character who is
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