Verga, Giovanni

The House by the Medlar-Tree

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ISBN 13:
9781533133373
author:
Verga, Giovanni
format:
Paperback
publisher:
Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
language:
English
Publication Year:
2016
Pages:
224
Dimensions:
22.9 x 15.2 x 1.2 centimetres (0
Genre:
Fiction & Literature, Classics, ,
Condition:
New
Availability:
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£11.43

Description

The House by the Medlar-Tree is a powerful portrayal of humanity's struggle for self-betterment in the face of poverty and hardship. Giovanni Verga masterfully explores the dignity of this struggle, revealing the tragic consequences that inevitably follow.

This moving novel tells the story of the Malavoglia family, a group of poor Sicilian fishermen who embody the resilience and determination of those seeking to improve their circumstances. Through their struggles, Verga sheds light on the human condition, exposing the complexities and hardships faced by those living in poverty.

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