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In Piazza San Domenico: A Literary Journey through Naples

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In Piazza San Domenico By Steve Galluccio In Piazza San Domenico Steve Galluccio

In Piazza San Domenico

by Steve Galluccio

5 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	441 KB
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Print length	:	128 pages

In Piazza San Domenico is a captivating novel that follows the lives of three interconnected families in Naples, Italy. Through their stories, Galluccio explores themes of love, loss, family, and the resilience of the human spirit. The novel is beautifully written and offers a rich and authentic portrayal of Neapolitan life.

The novel opens with the story of the Prisco family. Antonio Prisco is a successful businessman who is struggling to come to terms with the death of his wife. His daughter, Maria, is a young woman who is trying to find her place in the world. And his son, Gianni, is a talented musician who is struggling with addiction.

The second family in the novel is the Esposito family. Vincenzo Esposito is a police officer who is haunted by the memories of his time in the war. His wife, Lucia, is a strong and supportive woman who is trying to hold her family together. And their daughter, Anna, is a bright and ambitious young woman who is determined to make something of her life.

The third family in the novel is the De Luca family. Gennaro De Luca is a retired professor who is struggling with dementia. His wife, Teresa, is a loving and devoted woman who is trying to care for her husband while also dealing with her own health problems. And their daughter, Francesca, is a compassionate and caring young woman who is trying to help her parents through their difficult time.

The lives of these three families are intertwined in many ways. They live in the same neighborhood, they attend the same church, and their children go to the same school. As their lives unfold, they face a variety of challenges, but they also find strength and support in each other.

In Piazza San Domenico is a beautifully written and moving novel that explores the human condition in all its complexity. It is a story of love, loss, family, and the resilience of the human spirit. It is also a story of Naples, a city that is as vibrant and chaotic as it is beautiful.

Praise for In Piazza San Domenico

"In Piazza San Domenico is a rich and rewarding novel that captures the essence of Naples. Galluccio's writing is beautiful and evocative, and his characters are unforgettable. This is a novel that will stay with me for a long time." —Ann Patchett

"Steve Galluccio has written a masterpiece. In Piazza San Domenico is a tour de force that explores the human condition with depth and compassion. This is a novel that will resonate with readers long after they finish it." —Ron Rash

"In Piazza San Domenico is a stunning debut novel by a writer of tremendous talent. Galluccio's writing is lyrical and evocative, and his characters are complex and compelling. This is a novel that will haunt me for a long time to come." —Elizabeth Strout

About Steve Galluccio

Steve Galluccio is a writer and journalist who has lived in Naples for over twenty years. His work has appeared in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, The Guardian, and The Sunday Times. In Piazza San Domenico is his first novel.

In Piazza San Domenico

by Steve Galluccio

5 out of 5