Come l'onda... Novelle

Name: Come l'onda... Novelle
Author: Luigi Capuana

By Luigi Capuana

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The collection gathers a dozen short narratives portraying provincial and coastal milieus, from secretive elopements to domestic confrontations and unexplained incidents. Stories concentrate on characters' inner impulses—love, jealousy, revenge—and on the social forces that shape their choices. The prose favors close observation and naturalistic detail of landscape, routine, and small gestures that reveal moral ambiguity and quiet violence. Episodes shift between suspenseful turns, intimate psychological portraits, and moments of ironic social critique.

About the Author

Luigi Capuana

Luigi Capuana was an influential Italian author and critic, known for his contributions to the literary movement of Verismo. His works often explore themes of realism and the complexities of human nature. Among his notable titles is "Cardello," which reflects his keen observations of Sicilian life and society. Capuana's literary output includes novels, short stories, and critical essays, such as "Gli 'ismi' contemporanei," where he discusses contemporary literary movements. His writings not only enriched Italian literature but also provided insights into the cultural and social dynamics of his time.