"The Conquest of Rome" by Matilde Serao is an early 20th-century story that follows Francesco Sangiorgio, a fresh deputy from a small province, as he makes his way to Rome and wrestles with his ambitions, past, and the city’s lively energy. Set within the political and social world of the time, the story weaves Sangiorgio’s desires together with a critique of human emotions and society. The story begins with Sangiorgio on a night train to Rome, thinking about his previous life as a provincial lawyer and his journey to becoming a deputy. As he travels, Sangiorgio experiences excitement and isolation and reflects inwardly. The book starts by setting the scene for his entry into political life, social expectations, and struggles with his identy in the complicated capital city.
The conquest of Rome
By Matilde Serao
A newly elected official journeys to Rome, where he confronts political intrigue, societal expectations, and his own identity.
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About the AuthorMatilde Serao was an Italian journalist and novelist. She was the first woman called to edit an Italian newspaper, Il Corriere di Roma and later Il Giorno. Serao was also the co-founder and editor of the newspaper Il Mattino, and the author of several novels. She never won the Nobel Prize in Literature despite being nominated on six occasions.
Matilde Serao was an Italian journalist and novelist. She was the first woman called to edit an Italian newspaper, Il Corriere di Roma and later Il Giorno. Serao was also the co-founder and editor of the newspaper Il Mattino, and the author of several novels. She never won the Nobel Prize in Literature despite being nominated on six occasions.
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