Under the Shadow of Etna: Sicilian Stories

Under the Shadow of Etna: Sicilian Stories is a collection of short stories by Giovanni Verga, a prominent figure in Italian verismo, published in the 19th century. The stories focus on the lives of working-class characters in rural Sicily, capturing the struggles and realities of their existence. Notably, the story 'Rustic Chivalry' ('Cavalleria rusticana') inspired the famous opera by Mascagni, highlighting Verga's influence on both literature and music.