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I whole-heartedly agree with the last reviewer about how good these stories are, and also about the fact that the title story is one of the LEAST interesting. Indeed, as I read, I continued to be astounded at how good Verga was, and at the fact that he isn't better known (in the US, at least). His best work is right up there with Chekhov and Henry James. "The She Wolf" is shocking (there's really no other word for it); Jeli The Shepherd unfolds almost biblically, and with a great deal of pathos; "Rosso Malpelo" is an enviably good character study (really trenchant psychologically); "Gramigna's Mistress"; "How, When, Why" (though I must profess I don't really understand this title at all); and "The Reverend" are all first rate. And the astounding first sentence of "Getting to Know the King" is so good at setting place, time and character, it should be used to teach writing classes. I heartily recommend this book to anyone interested not only in Sicily, but also in great literature. It's an amazing little discovery.


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Cavalleria Rusticana and Other Stories Penguin Classics Giovanni Verga G H McWilliam 9780140447415 Books Reviews

To paraphrase Lawrence Ferlinghetti, these stories by Giovanni Verga are "pictures of a gone world" by a masterful narrator whose manner is somewhat reminiscent of Turgenev. The title story (source for the opera "Cavalleria rusticana") is ironically the least interesting or remarkable in the collection and Verga should not be judged by it. Some contemporary readers might find the melodramatic turns of events and tragic endings heavy-handed, but Verga's close observation and realistic detail shine through and bring nineteenth-century rural Sicily to life. He presents his themes and characters without moralizing or sentimentality. While often tragic or sad, these memorable stories are not lacking in humor either ("War of the Saints" is hilarious) and have a way of getting under your skin. "Wolf-hunt" is a small masterpiece of suspense. Very much recommended for anyone interested in Sicily who wants to learn more about the Sicilian people, their history and culture.
Wonderful!
Verga captures an Italian, Sicilian essence...in the featues of common life and the sometimes tragic outcomes of peasant life. This is balanced by some of the comic events and situations that people experience as well. He explores the cultural constraints that are accepted by the Sicilians of his stories and the influence that the Church (to the point of dominating every action) imposes.
This organic, natural style and adherence to the truth of what his subjects experience underlie the themes he chose. This is a beautiful collection.
I whole-heartedly agree with the last reviewer about how good these stories are, and also about the fact that the title story is one of the LEAST interesting. Indeed, as I read, I continued to be astounded at how good Verga was, and at the fact that he isn't better known (in the US, at least). His best work is right up there with Chekhov and Henry James. "The She Wolf" is shocking (there's really no other word for it); Jeli The Shepherd unfolds almost biblically, and with a great deal of pathos; "Rosso Malpelo" is an enviably good character study (really trenchant psychologically); "Gramigna's Mistress"; "How, When, Why" (though I must profess I don't really understand this title at all); and "The Reverend" are all first rate. And the astounding first sentence of "Getting to Know the King" is so good at setting place, time and character, it should be used to teach writing classes. I heartily recommend this book to anyone interested not only in Sicily, but also in great literature. It's an amazing little discovery.