The Marchese of Roccaverdina

Luigi Capuana's "Il Marchese di Roccaverdina" explores the psychological unraveling of a Sicilian nobleman who commits a murder out of jealousy and subsequently faces the torment of guilt and obsession. As the marchese's conscience tightens around him, he spirals into madness, illustrating a profound and haunting portrait of self-destruction. This novel is celebrated as a pivotal work of Italian verismo, vividly depicting the depths of human psychology.