Transcribed
014 - Chapter 12
Feb 17, 2026 ·
34m 19s
Download and listen anywhere
Download your favorite episodes and enjoy them, wherever you are! Sign up or log in now to access offline listening.
014 - Chapter 12
This automatic transcript is brought to you by
Sounder.AI
This is an automatically generated transcript. Please note that complete accuracy is not guaranteed.
Description
In a picturesque Sicilian fishing village of the nineteenth century, the Malavoglia family stakes everything on a cargo of lupin nuts, hoping for a prosperous outcome. When disaster strikes and...
show more
In a picturesque Sicilian fishing village of the nineteenth century, the Malavoglia family stakes everything on a cargo of lupin nuts, hoping for a prosperous outcome. When disaster strikes and the cargo is lost at sea, a cascade of misfortunes befalls the family, leading to heart-wrenching tragedies. Revered as a masterpiece of social commentary within Italy yet overlooked by the broader world, The House by the Medlar Tree stands shoulder to shoulder with the works of Zola, Dickens, and Balzac among the greats of European literature. This poignant tale also inspired Luchino Viscontis 1948 film, La Terra Trema (The Earth Trembles), marking a significant contribution to cinematic history. - Summary by Tom Denholm
show less
Information
| Author | Culture and Heritage classics |
| Organization | Culture and Heritage classics |
| Website | - |
| Tags |
Copyright 2026 - Spreaker Inc. an iHeartMedia Company
Comments