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The novel The Materassi Sisters, published in 1934, is the most famous work of the Italian writer Aldo Palazzeschi. The story is set in the suburb of Florence, Santa Maria a Coverciano, between 1918 and 1928.
Collections of short stories from Roman life in the post-war era: ordinary people from the people and the petty bourgeoisie – the poor, workers, small craftsmen – face misery, survival, jealousy, petty deceit and moral compromises in everyday life.
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