The House by the Medlar Tree - Paperback - 1984

Tells the story of the Malavoglia, a family of poor Sicilian fisherman. This book renders the theme of mankinds struggle for selfbetterment, the dignity of the struggle in the face of poverty and hardship, and the tragedy that the struggle inevitably incurs.
Year of publication: 1984
Pagination: 275 pages, black white illustrations
Format: Paperback