Verga (Giovanni Verga)

Giovanni Verga was an Italian writer, prominent in the 19th century, known for depicting the realistic lives of ordinary people, especially in Sicily. His stories focus on the struggles, customs, and social dynamics of rural communities, highlighting themes like fate, poverty, and tradition. Verga's writing style is characterized by the use of dialect and a naturalistic approach, aiming to portray life as it truly is, without romanticism. His important works include "Cavalleria Rusticana" and "I Malavoglia," which offered a vivid, unvarnished look at regional life and contributed significantly to Italian literature.