The She Wolf And Other Stories by Giovanni Verga
"The She Wolf and Other Stories" is a collection of vivid and emotionally intense short stories that delve into the lives of peasants and fishermen in 19th-century Sicily. The narratives, characterized by their realism and concise prose, explore themes of poverty, passion, and the struggle for survival in a changing world. The titular story, "The She-Wolf," stands out as a powerful tale of a fiercely independent and manipulative woman who embodies both the allure and the dangers of untamed nature. Through these stories, the book offers a window into the harsh realities of rural Sicilian life, highlighting the human condition and the social dynamics of the time.
The 6016th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1880
- Nationality
- Italian
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- Unknown
- Words
- Unknown
- Original Language
- Italian
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- Harold Bloom's The Western Canon (The Western Canon (Book) by Harold Bloom)