I Malavoglia

Synopsis of I Malavoglia

I Malavoglia is a masterpiece of Italian literature by Giovanni Verga. The story follows the misfortunes of the Toscano family, known as the 'Malavoglia', fishermen living in the Sicilian village of Aci Trezza. The plot is triggered by the shipwreck of their boat, the 'Provvidenza', loaded with goods bought on credit, which begins a series of misfortunes that test the family's resilience, courage, and resignation in the face of adversity. This Garzanti edition, part of the 'I grandi libri' collection, offers a deep look at the struggle for survival and social change in late 19th-century Sicily.