Publisher's Synopsis
Fate is a novel written by Ada Negri and originally published in 1898. The book is set in Italy and follows the life of a young woman named Maria Maddalena. Maria is born into poverty and struggles to make a life for herself in a society that is dominated by men. Despite her circumstances, Maria is determined to succeed and makes her way through life with a fierce determination.As the story progresses, Maria finds herself caught up in a web of love, passion, and betrayal. She falls in love with a young man named Carlo, but their relationship is complicated by the fact that Carlo is already engaged to another woman. Maria is torn between her love for Carlo and her sense of duty to do what is right.Throughout the book, Ada Negri explores themes of gender, class, and social inequality. She paints a vivid picture of life in Italy at the turn of the century and captures the struggles and triumphs of a young woman trying to find her place in the world.Fate is a powerful and moving novel that has been praised for its realism and its portrayal of the human spirit. It is a must-read for anyone interested in Italian literature or the struggles of women in the late 19th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
