Mateo Falcone

Mateo Falcone

Mateo Falcone is a short story published in 1829 by Prosper Mérimée. In this short story, Prosper Mérimée explores the themes of honor, loyalty, family values ​​and the consequences of betrayal in a society where reputation and codes of conduct are paramount. The story takes place in Corsica.

The affair having been hushed up, Mateo married. His wife Giuseppa had first presented him with three daughters (which enraged him), but finally a son came, whom he named Fortunato: he was the hope of the family, the inheritor of the name. 

Mateo Falcone