Mattinate Napoletane

Mattinate Napoletane

by Salvatore Di Giacomo

Mattinate Napoletane is a collection of short stories set in the vibrant and impoverished Naples of the late 19th century. The stories delve into the lives of ordinary people, exploring themes of poverty, love, loss, and the human condition. Di Giacomo, known as a 'verista sentimentale', paints a vivid picture of Naples' hidden corners, the intricate network of its alleyways, and the diverse characters who inhabit them. The reader is drawn into the tapestry of everyday life, experiencing both the poignant struggles and the simple joys of the working class.

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