Literary Chronicles

Capuana, Luigi, 1839-1915Project Gutenberg · United StatesDec 2019

3.5

Word count: 352K words
Chapters: 36

Summary

Project Gutenberg was the first provider of free electronic books, or eBooks. Michael Hart, founder of Project Gutenberg, invented eBooks in 1971 and his memory continues to inspire the creation of eBooks and related technologies today.Cronache Letterarie by Luigi CapuanaAuthor: Capuana, Luigi, 1839-1915,Language: Italian, Class: PN: Language and Literatures: Literature: General, Criticism, Collections, Release Date: May 15, 2011

Editor's review

This is Cronache Letterarie, a collection of literary criticism by the Italian writer Luigi Capuana, released free by Project Gutenberg. Capuana was a leading figure of Italian Verismo, both a novelist and a critic, and the short literary reviews and columns gathered here show how a writer looked at the Italian and European literary scene of the late nineteenth century. For readers studying the history of Italian literature or the Verismo movement, or wanting to see how writers of the time reviewed their contemporaries, this book offers primary material. It is not an introductory text but a collection of documentary and critical value, suited as further reading for students of foreign literature or lovers of literary criticism. Being a public-domain e-book, the text may retain the original language and formatting, and reading it requires some knowledge of Italian and patience.

Who it's for

A good fit for

Italian majors who need to engage with nineteenth-century literary criticism
University readers studying Italian Verismo and the history of literary criticism
Readers who can read Italian and enjoy literary criticism and literary anecdotes
Enthusiasts who want to expand their collection of foreign-literary source materials through public-domain e-books

Not a good fit for

General readers who know no Italian and can only read Chinese translations
Readers hoping for full novel plots or light, story-driven content
Beginners who need modern annotation, introductions and systematic scholarly editing

Reading tips

First learn the basics of Capuana and Italian Verismo, then move on to the individual reviews
There is no need to read cover to cover; select pieces by author or theme for close reading
Note the writers and works mentioned as you read, for later verification and further exploration
Treat it as a documentary collection of criticism and read it alongside a textbook on Italian literary history

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FAQ

Is this book a novel or a collection of criticism?

Judging from the title Cronache Letterarie and Capuana's identity, this is a collection of literary criticism and literary columns, not a novel. Readers should approach it as critical writing rather than narrative.

Can I read this book without knowing Italian?

The original is in Italian, and as a public-domain electronic text it usually has no Chinese parallel text or detailed notes. Readers without Italian face a high barrier; it is advisable to first learn the background from translations or literary histories.

What is this book suitable for studying?

It is suitable for studying late-nineteenth-century Italian literary criticism, the Verismo movement, and Capuana's literary views as both writer and critic. It can also serve as supplementary source material for courses in Italian literary history.

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About the author

Capuana, Luigi, 1839-1915 Author

Luigi Capuana (1839–1915) was an Italian writer. Thirteen of his works are held in the collection, including Fausto Bragia, e altre novelle; Eh! la vita....: Novelle; Cardello; Cronache Letterarie; Come l'onda... Novelle; Nuove Paesane; Rassegnazione: Romanzo; and Il nemico è in noi. These titles show that he wrote both short stories and novels and also produced writing of a critical nature, with the works labeled by genre as “Novelle” (short stories) and “Romanzo” (novel). Their subjects tend to center on everyday life, human manners, and inner feeling, and the style combines realism with a lyrical touch. Because the available material and public information are limited, details of his life, nationality, and exact literary standing cannot be confirmed; this note describes his writing only on the basis of the works at hand.