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Matilde Serao

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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 ... 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

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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 ... 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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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

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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 ... 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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"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 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)

by Matilde Serao ...

"Sterminator Vesevo" by Matilde Serao is a compelling narrative that delves into the powerful and destructive nature of Mount Vesuvius. Through vivid descriptions and rich imagery, Serao captures the awe-inspiring beauty of the volcano while simultaneously highlighting its capacity for devastation. The book intertwines the lives of its characters with the looming presence of Vesuvius, creating a ... Read more

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"Sterminator Vesevo" by Matilde Serao is a compelling narrative that delves into the powerful and destructive nature of Mount Vesuvius. Through vivid descriptions and rich imagery, Serao captures the awe-inspiring beauty of the volcano while simultaneously highlighting its capacity for devastation. The book intertwines the lives of its characters with the looming presence of Vesuvius, creating a
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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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The Land of Cockayne: A Novel

by Matilde Serao ...

The novel is set in a fictional country called Cockayne, which serves as a satirical representation of contemporary society. Cockayne is depicted as an idyllic land where the pursuit of wealth, pleasure, and superficial success dominates the lives of its inhabitants. This utopia, however, is portrayed with an underlying sense of irony and critique, as Serao uses the setting to explore the moral ... Read more

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The novel is set in a fictional country called Cockayne, which serves as a satirical representation of contemporary society. Cockayne is depicted as an idyllic land where the pursuit of wealth, pleasure, and superficial success dominates the lives of its inhabitants. This utopia, however, is portrayed with an underlying sense of irony and critique, as Serao uses the setting to explore the moral
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After the Pardon

by Matilde Serao ...

"After the Pardon" is a novel set in the context of Italian society, exploring themes of forgiveness, redemption, and personal transformation. The story revolves around the lives of its characters in the aftermath of a significant event or act of forgiveness, known as "the pardon."The plot delves into the consequences of this pardon on the characters’ lives, relationships, and social standing. It ... Read more

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"After the Pardon" is a novel set in the context of Italian society, exploring themes of forgiveness, redemption, and personal transformation. The story revolves around the lives of its characters in the aftermath of a significant event or act of forgiveness, known as "the pardon."The plot delves into the consequences of this pardon on the characters’ lives, relationships, and social standing. It
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Fantasy: A Novel

by Matilde Serao ...

"Fantasy" is set in Naples, Italy, during the late 19th century, and it revolves around the lives of various characters who inhabit the city's bustling streets. The novel captures the essence of Naples, its vibrant culture, and the diverse personalities of its residents.The story unfolds through a series of interconnected vignettes, each focusing on different characters and their experiences. ... Read more

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"Fantasy" is set in Naples, Italy, during the late 19th century, and it revolves around the lives of various characters who inhabit the city's bustling streets. The novel captures the essence of Naples, its vibrant culture, and the diverse personalities of its residents.The story unfolds through a series of interconnected vignettes, each focusing on different characters and their experiences.
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