"Confessions of an Italian" (Le Confessioni di un Italiano) is a historical novel that is considered one of the most important works of Italian literature. It is a sprawling, ambitious novel that depicts the tumultuous period of Italian unification in the mid-19th century.
However, Nievo died tragically in 1861, before he could finish the novel. Only the first part was published during his lifetime, and it was left to his friend and fellow writer, Francesco de Sanctis, to edit and publish the remaining fragments of the novel posthumously.
While "Confessions of an Italian" is Nievo's most famous work, he also wrote other works, including:
* "The Florentine Novel" (Il Novelliere Fiorentino) - A collection of short stories.
* "The Village" (Il Villaggio) - A short novel.
* "The Countess Livia" (La Contessa Livia) - A play.
* "The Dead Alive" (I Morti Viventi) - A novel.
* "The Three Brothers" (I Tre Fratelli) - A short story.
However, "Confessions of an Italian" remains his magnum opus and a testament to his literary talent.