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“Rustic Chivalry”
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Cavalleria rusticana, short story by Giovanni Verga, written in verismo style and published in 1880. The author’s adaptation of the story into a one-act tragedy (produced in 1884) was his greatest success as a playwright. (Read Sir Walter Scott’s 1824 Britannica essay on chivalry.) On his return to his village from army service, Turiddu Macca discovers that his sweetheart, Lola, is bethrothed to Alfio. Spitefully, Turiddu begins a flirtation with Santa, the daughter of his employer. Jealous of this new relationship, Lola takes Turiddu as a lover. Santa informs Alfio of Lola’s infidelity. Alfio challenges Turiddu to a duel to ...(100 of 126 words)

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