Nanta: A Tale

by Luigi

Capuana is a novel set in Sicily during the late 19th century. The story follows the life of Nanta, a young peasant girl who is forced into a life of poverty and hardship after her father's death. Nanta is a strong and determined character who faces many challenges throughout the novel, including the loss of her mother and the struggles of living in a male-dominated society. Despite these obstacles, Nanta remains resilient and determined to make a better life for herself.The novel explores themes of gender inequality, poverty, and the struggle for social mobility. It also provides a vivid portrayal of Sicilian culture and society during this time period. The writing style is descriptive and lyrical, capturing the beauty and harshness of the Sicilian landscape.Overall, A Tale is a powerful and moving novel that offers a poignant commentary on the human condition. It is a must-read for anyone interested in Italian literature, social realism, and the struggles of the working class.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

170 pages, Paperback

Published September 10, 2010