The Deposition (1879) by Luigi Capuana
Luigi Capuana
A barber is brought in for questioning. What begins as a routine interrogation slowly unravels into a tense, layered confession in this 1879 classic Italian short story.
Luigi Capuana, a master of Italian verismo literature, delivers a raw interrogation scene that feels strikingly modern. Often cited as an early influence on later mafia-themed films, "The Deposition" explores razor sharp psychology in a tight, dialogue-driven narrative.
Duration - 19m.
Author - Luigi Capuana.
Narrator - Michael Henrik Wynn.
Published Date - Wednesday, 14 January 2026.
Copyright - © 1879 Luigi Capuana ©.
Location:
United States
Description:
A barber is brought in for questioning. What begins as a routine interrogation slowly unravels into a tense, layered confession in this 1879 classic Italian short story. Luigi Capuana, a master of Italian verismo literature, delivers a raw interrogation scene that feels strikingly modern. Often cited as an early influence on later mafia-themed films, "The Deposition" explores razor sharp psychology in a tight, dialogue-driven narrative. Duration - 19m. Author - Luigi Capuana. Narrator - Michael Henrik Wynn. Published Date - Wednesday, 14 January 2026. Copyright - © 1879 Luigi Capuana ©.
Language:
English
Premium Chapters
Premium
1. Opening Credits
1/13/2026
Duration:00:00:15
2. "The Deposition" (1879) by Liugi Capuana (1839–1915)
1/13/2026
Duration:00:19:09
3. Ending Credits
1/13/2026
Duration:00:00:15