This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1906 edition. Excerpt: ...sitting on a heap of fagots. "' What are you doing there?' "' Nothing.' "'What's the matter with you?'.... "'The matter is that her mother is dying, ' said one of her companions, just as she might have said, ' She has got a bad toothache.' Nedda, whose chin had been resting on her knees, tightly clasped in her ...
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This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1906 edition. Excerpt: ...sitting on a heap of fagots. "' What are you doing there?' "' Nothing.' "'What's the matter with you?'.... "'The matter is that her mother is dying, ' said one of her companions, just as she might have said, ' She has got a bad toothache.' Nedda, whose chin had been resting on her knees, tightly clasped in her hands, lifted towards the speaker a pair of black eyes, very lustrous but perfectly dry and apathetic; then she bent them down again, and stared at her naked feet." Then Nedda, coming out of her dark corner, Character stands before the flickering firelight, and we see fNeddaher white teeth glittering, her fawn-like eyes, her limbs stunted by poverty and grossly developed by toil, and all her pitiful story is suggested. Neither sullen nor soured, but dejected and sodden, forlorn and friendless; poor Nedda! When she meets a strong, hard-working fellow who promises to wed her she trusts him.... as if he were already her husband. But the young man dies, an inglorious hero, bravely attempting a dangerous job to get money for their marriage. The story concludes with Nedda's prayer of thanks to the Blessed Virgin for the death of her babe, thus saved from a fate like her own. It is a homely tale, told simply, yet it suggests many complex emotions. Sympathy for the victim is not awakened by ranting denunciation; the nude reality suffices. Verga's Verga's Sicilians represent the iron law of the, Ciians survival of the fittest. The people accept it all fatalists. as fate: the master feels no remorse. Their resignation to suffering suggests Oriental fatalism, yet they trust their saints to reverse the decrees of destiny; they are kindly and hopeful. Vagabon-Another short story--Vagabondaggio age%iso (Tramps)--portrays this Sicilian passivity. A portrays...
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Good. Good hardcover. No DJ. ORIGINAL 1922 EDITION. Pages are clean and unmarked. Covers show light edge wear. Binding is tight, hinges strong.; 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed! Ships same or next business day!
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Good. First edition. Good Browning of pages with rough edges. Sticker inside front cover. Cover rubbed with some wear along edges. Please Note: This book has been transferred to Between the Covers from another database and might not be described to our usual standards. Please inquire for more detailed condition information.
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8vo, pp. 472. Includes an index. Ex library, pocket removed. Cover slightly worn at corners and ends of spine, o/w VG. Critical essays on 14 Italian authors, from Manzoni to D'Annunzio, with an introduction giving some historical background and commentary.
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Good. Size: 0x0x0; ~Good. Earthlight Books is a family owned and operated, independent bookstore serving Walla Walla, Washington since 1973. Hardcover, lacking issued dust jacket.
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Fine. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 472 p. In Stock. 100% Money Back Guarantee. Brand New, Perfect Condition, allow 4-14 business days for standard shipping. To Alaska, Hawaii, U.S. protectorate, P.O. box, and APO/FPO addresses allow 4-28 business days for Standard shipping. No expedited shipping. All orders placed with expedited shipping will be cancelled. Over 3, 000, 000 happy customers.
