Little Novels of Sicily (Novelle Rusticane) by Giovanni Verga

Little Novels of Sicily (Novelle Rusticane)

Giovanni Verga with D.H. Lawrence (Translator)

118 pages first pub 1883 (editions)

fiction classics short stories challenging reflective slow-paced

Description

D. H. Lawrence writes "Giovanni Verga, the Sicilian novelist and playwright, is surely the greatest writer of Italian fiction, after Manzoni". Originally published under the title "Novelle Rusticane ", this delightful collection of stories from th...

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Community Reviews Summary of 7 reviews

Moods

emotional 66%
reflective 66%
dark 33%
funny 33%
sad 33%

Pace

medium 66%
slow 33%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 100%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 100%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.57

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