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Rustic Chivalry (Cavalleria Rusticana) - Melodrama in One Act - cover

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Rustic Chivalry (Cavalleria Rusticana) - Melodrama in One Act

Anonymous

Translator James Cartwright Macy

Publisher: DigiCat

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Summary

In 'Rustic Chivalry', also known as 'Cavalleria Rusticana', the narrative unfolds in the rugged landscape of rural Sicily, where passion, honor, and vengeance coalesce into a potent melodrama. Though originally penned by Giovanni Verga and later immortalized as a French opera by Pietro Mascagni, the adaptation maintains its naturalistic foundation while seamlessly incorporating lyrical and operatic elements. The tale of frayed love and destructive retaliation dives deep into the ethos of 19th-century verismo, drawing a vivid picture of its characters' complex emotions and the societal norms that bind and break them. The literary context of the work positions it between the great operatic tradition and the ascendant verismo literary movement, ensuring it resonates with a timeless and haunting melody of human folly and desire.

The anonymous author's rendition of Verga's vibrant characters channels a profound understanding of the human condition, capturing the erratic pulse of forsaken love and rivalry. Masked behind anonymity, the author's voice is both ubiquitous and distinct, allowing the raw sensuality and the formidable Sicilian ethos to suffuse the narrative. It is plausible that the author's own experiences or observations of societal customs have informed this gripping tale of love and retribution.

'Rustic Chivalry' beckons with its rich historical backdrop, operatic grandeur, and intense narrative arch, carrying forward Verga's legacy while simultaneously introducing it to those enamored with the dramatic flair of the opera. The book is recommended for aficionados of literature and opera alike; its passionate portrayal of primal human emotions is bound to captivate and move an audience craving for a glimpse into the tumult of the human heart, set against a backdrop that is as unforgiving as it is beautiful.
Available since: 06/03/2022.
Print length: 34 pages.

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