Dalla Rupe: Novella

Dalla Rupe is a novella by Anton Giulio Barrili, written in the late 19th century, set in the coastal village of Varigotti, Italy. The story follows the beautiful Maddalena Mendàro as she navigates love and societal expectations, particularly her relationship with the humble fisherman Pietro Bardini and the pressures from her mother, monna Brigida, who wishes for a wealthier match. This work explores themes of class conflict and familial duty against a richly depicted Italian Riviera backdrop.