Giacinta (1886) (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781436974639)

Giacinta is a novel by the Italian author Luigi Capuana, first published in 1886. The story is set in Sicily and follows the life of the titular character, Giacinta, from her childhood to her adulthood. Giacinta is born into a poor family and is forced to work from a young age to help support her parents and siblings. Despite her difficult circumstances, Giacinta is a kind and compassionate person, and her generosity and selflessness endear her to those around her.As Giacinta grows older, she begins to experience the joys and sorrows of love. She falls in love with a young man named Nino, but their relationship is complicated by the fact that Nino is already engaged to another woman. Giacinta is heartbroken when Nino eventually marries his fianc�����e, but she finds solace in her work and in her relationships with her family and friends.Throughout the novel, Capuana explores themes of poverty, love, and the struggle for social mobility. He also provides a vivid portrayal of life in Sicily during the late 19th century, depicting the customs, traditions, and superstitions of the region. Giacinta is a poignant and moving novel that offers a compelling portrait of a young woman's journey through life.Text Is In Italian.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Luigi Capuana
ISBN-10: 1436974631
ISBN-13: 9781436974639
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 08/18/2008
Pages: 340
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.47lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.88d