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Farewell Love! A Novel

By Matilde Serao

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

Trapped between societal expectations and a forbidden romance, a young woman risks everything for love, only to discover the heartbreaking sacrifices it demands.

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2017-04-28
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Summary

"Farewell Love!" by Matilde Serao is a poignant novel set in the late 1800s, following Anna Acquaviva's intense love affair with Giustino Morelli, a romance challenged by family restrictions and her guardian, Cesare Dias. The story looks at the depths of love, youthful longing, and the sacrifices one makes when balancing personal desires with societal norms. Right from the start, Anna wrestles with her feelings for Giustino, secretly meeting him while longing to escape her oppressive life and her guardian’s control. As Anna decides to run away with Giustino, the story highlights the emotional challenges and sacrifices that come with following one's heart. Ultimately, the fragile nature of their relationship is exposed, uncovering Anna's vulnerabilities and the difficulties that threaten her chance at happiness.

About the Author

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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