Fantasia: Romanzo (Fantasy: A Novel) is a literary work by the Italian author Matilde Serao, published in 1883. The novel is set in Naples, Italy, and follows the story of a young woman named Maria who is forced to marry a man she does not love. Maria's life takes a dramatic turn when she meets a mysterious and charming man named Carlo, who introduces her to a world of fantasy and imagination. As Maria becomes more and more absorbed in Carlo's world, she begins to question the reality of her own life and the choices she has made. The novel explores themes of love, identity, and the power of the imagination. Serao's writing style is lyrical and poetic, with vivid descriptions of Naples and its people. Fantasia: Romanzo is considered a classic of Italian literature and a groundbreaking work for its exploration of the psychological and emotional depths of its characters.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.