
MILANO-PALERMO-NAPOLI
REMO SANDRON
Produced by Carlo Traverso and the Online Distributed
A EDOARDO ROD
LUIGI CAPUANA. - DELITTO IDEALE - A FEDERICO DE ROBERTO.
SUGGESTIONE - A L. ANTONIO VILLARI.
IN BARCA - A JOLANDA.
FORZE OCCULTE - A GUELFO CIVININI.
UN CONSULTO - AD AMILCARE LAURIA.
SEMPRE TARDI! - A JANE GREY.
A small town becomes the stage for a sharp‑witted debate on what justice really means. When the charismatic but cynical Lastrucci confronts the stoic Morani, their exchange quickly turns from philosophy to a concrete crime that seems almost inevitable. The narrative follows the ripple effects of that act, introducing a cast of ordinary citizens whose lives intersect in surprising ways, each reflecting the tension between law’s surface judgments and the deeper, often hidden, motives behind human behavior.
The story unfolds with a blend of dry humor and melancholy, capturing the early‑1900s Italian atmosphere without demanding heavy historical knowledge. Listeners will be drawn into the characters’ inner conflicts, feeling the pull between societal expectations and personal conscience. As the mystery deepens, the tale raises questions about whether true justice ever transcends the “rough, superficial, barbaric” system we inherit, inviting contemplation long after the first act ends.
Language
it
Duration
~3 hours (194K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
2009-08-31
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1839–1915
A leading voice of Italian verismo, he wrote fiction and criticism that helped bring everyday life and psychological realism to the center of modern Italian literature. His work moved easily from serious novels to journalism, theater, and stories for younger readers.
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