Written during the 1920s, when the author was in her 50's, the
short pieces in this collection are sketches of the women and men
that Ada Negri met or observed during her travels around Italy and
Switzerland. After her beloved daughter Bianca married and Negri's
own marriage had broken down, the writer began a life of wandering
that led to a stay of several years on Capri and extended visits to
Lago Maggiore and the northern Italian countryside. As we travel
with Negri, we meet waitresses and tourists, bohemians and
noblemen, office clerks and builders, servants and celebrities. As
always, Negri is focused on class distinctions, women's
interactions, and the domestic sphere. As she travels and sees the
different ways others live, Negri expresses her
forever-unfullfilled longing to find a place to settle down and
belong. These stories give the reader a unique glimpse into the
lives of early 20th century Italians from all walks of life.
Translated into crisp and evocative English, this collection will
bring new readers to an appreciation of Ada Negri and will inspire
a new generation of Negri enthusiasts.
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