Leggende Napoletane (1881)

By Matilde Serao

Book Overview

Leggende Napoletane (1881) is a collection of short stories written by the Italian author Matilde Serao. The stories are set in Naples, Italy and are based on local legends and folklore. Each story explores a different aspect of Neapolitan culture and history, from the superstitions and beliefs of the people to the city's rich artistic heritage. The book is divided into several sections, each containing stories that focus on a particular theme, such as love, death, or the supernatural. Serao's writing is vivid and evocative, bringing the city and its characters to life in a way that is both enchanting and haunting. Leggende Napoletane is a classic of Italian literature and a must-read for anyone interested in the folklore and traditions of Naples.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1165540258
• ISBN13: 9781165540259
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 274 Pages
• Weight: 0.81 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"