Cavalleria Rusticana, Rustic Chivalry: Melodrama In One Act (1891) is a play written by Giovanni Targioni-Tozzetti. The play is set in a small Sicilian village and tells the story of a love triangle between Turiddu, his former lover Lola, and his new bride Santuzza. The play explores themes of jealousy, betrayal, and honor in a rural setting. Cavalleria Rusticana is known for its powerful music, composed by Pietro Mascagni, which adds to the emotional...