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Set in 19th-century Sicily, the story follows Giacinta, a beautiful and intelligent young woman striving for a better life amid restrictive social conventions. Her journey highlights the struggle against societal norms regarding gender roles and class, as she grapples with familial obligations and personal ambitions. Despite community disapproval and male oppression, Giacinta seeks mentors and allies, ultimately finding love with a like-minded young man. This novel presents a compelling exploration of courage, resilience, and the quest for happiness against all odds.
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Giacinta (1886), Luigi Capuana
- Language
- Released
- 2008
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- Title
- Giacinta (1886)
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Luigi Capuana
- Publisher
- Kessinger Publishing, LLC
- Released
- 2008
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 340
- ISBN13
- 9781436858670
- Category
- Fiction
- Description
- Set in 19th-century Sicily, the story follows Giacinta, a beautiful and intelligent young woman striving for a better life amid restrictive social conventions. Her journey highlights the struggle against societal norms regarding gender roles and class, as she grapples with familial obligations and personal ambitions. Despite community disapproval and male oppression, Giacinta seeks mentors and allies, ultimately finding love with a like-minded young man. This novel presents a compelling exploration of courage, resilience, and the quest for happiness against all odds.