Gli amanti: pastelli

Name: Gli amanti: pastelli
Author: Matilde Serao

By Matilde Serao

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A collection of intimate vignettes presents portrait sketches of lovers and their shifting passions within urban social life. Through close, often female, observation the episodes trace courtship, longing, jealousy, and the tension between desire and idealized affection. Mannered settings such as balls and salons and small private moments are used to show how gestures and social codes carry emotional weight. Melancholy, irony, and psychological detail sharpen character studies while narrative brevity emphasizes mood over plot. Recurring concerns include the gap between outward appearance and inner feeling, persistent obsession, and the social expectations that complicate attachment.

About the Author

Matilde Serao

Matilde Serao was an influential Italian author and journalist, known for her vivid storytelling and keen social observations. Born in 1856 in Naples, she became a prominent figure in Italian literature, contributing significantly to the literary scene of her time. Serao's works often explore themes of love, life, and the complexities of human relationships. Among her notable books is "Sterminator Vesevo" (Vesuvius the great exterminator), which provides a gripping account of the 1906 eruption of Mount Vesuvius. Her novels, such as "After the Pardon" and "The Desire of Life," reflect her deep understanding of the human condition and the societal issues of her era.