I Malavoglia (The House by the Medlar Tree)

Author: Giovanni Verga

Translator: Judith Landry   Cover design: Marie Lane   Cover illustration: Marie Lane  

I Malavoglia is one of the great landmarks of Italian Literature. It is so rich in character, emotion and texture that it lives forever in the imagination of all who read it.

I Malavoglia will appeal to anyone who likes their Zolaesque novels to pull at the heartstrings. Essential reading for anyone visiting or interested in Sicily.