Come l'onda... Novelle

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Come l'onda... Novelle

by Luigi Capuana

IT·~5 hours·13 chapters

Chapters

13 total

COME L'ONDA...

1:00

JELA. I.

53:49

ORRORI. II.

42:36

SOGNO VIVENTE. III.

18:11

LA BELLA BRUTTINA. IV.

17:50

MARITO GIUSTIZIERE. V.

18:53

IL SUO AMORE. VI.

41:28

CI SIAMO? VII.

16:43

L'UOMO RAPPRESENTATIVO. VIII.

16:48

NELLA PENSIONE. IX.

18:01
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Description

A vivid tapestry of Italian short fiction, this volume gathers twelve distinct narratives that sweep from quiet countryside to bustling city streets. Each story captures a slice of life—love, betrayal, ambition, and the uncanny—through crisp, often lyrical prose that feels both timeless and immediate. The collection invites listeners to wander through moods as varied as a storm‑laden night, a bustling market, or a quiet moment of introspection.

The opening tale thrusts us into a moonless night on a remote farm, where a solitary rider waits in restless anticipation. The air hums with the restless whine of horses and the mournful sigh of wind, while a mysterious woman arrives, ready to flee under cover of darkness. The narrative builds a tense, almost cinematic rhythm, hinting at hidden motives and a daring escape that hangs on the edge of the night.

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Language

it

Duration

~5 hours (297K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Release date

Apr 28, 2013

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Luigi Capuana

Luigi Capuana

1839–1915

A major voice in late-19th-century Italian literature, he helped shape the country’s naturalist and verist traditions through sharp criticism, psychological fiction, and vivid portraits of provincial life. His best-known works include Giacinta, Profumo, and Il marchese di Roccaverdina.

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