Grazia Deledda est célébrée pour ses écrits d'inspiration idéaliste, qui dépeignent avec une clarté plastique la vie de son île natale et abordent les problèmes humains en général avec profondeur et sympathie. Ses romans tissent un lien fort entre les lieux et les personnes, les sentiments et l'environnement. Le paysage sarde, bien que rude, n'est pas seulement rendu selon des schémas régionalistes véridiques, mais est revécu à travers le mythe. Sa voix singulière offre des aperçus profonds sur les complexités de l'existence humaine.
Set at the turn of the twentieth century, this novel offers an autobiographical glimpse into the life of an Italian woman grappling with breast cancer. Through her journey, themes of resilience and self-discovery emerge as she navigates personal and societal challenges. The story sheds light on the struggles faced by women of the era, providing a poignant exploration of health, identity, and the human spirit.
Brought up as a servant in the austere household of an uncle, Marianna is now a woman of property. But at thirty, she knows little of life. For others in the town of Nuoro and its surrounding hill farms, Sardinia is a harsh and unforgiving place. When she meets a former companion in service, now forced into banditry to support his family, her calm existence is turned upside down. The defining moment of her life has come. Does Marianna love for Simone Sole triumph over her common sense, social convention and what is expected of her by her family? Grazia Deledda explores the layers of temptation and doubt in a novel of Sardinian life coloured with her own intimate knowledge of its beauties and dangers.
The collection features twenty-four stories from seventeen contemporary Italian women, showcasing a blend of tradition and modernity in Italian literature. It highlights the accomplishments of female authors while introducing fresh perspectives and vibrant narratives that invigorate the landscape of Italian fiction.
Set against the rugged backdrop of Sardinia, the narrative unfolds around the Pintor sisters, their declining noble family, their nephew Giacinto, and their servant Efix, who seeks redemption for a long-buried sin. The tumultuous Mediterranean storms and the dramatic landscape serve as a powerful witness to their intertwined fates, exploring themes of crime, guilt, and the quest for atonement in an unforgiving environment.
Set in a remote Sardinian hill village, this novel blends civilised life with deep-rooted superstition. The rapid unfolding of events, coupled with intense mental conflict among the characters, creates a narrative that echoes Greek tragedy. The story's unique setting and the intertwining of personal struggles with external circumstances contribute to a compelling exploration of inevitable fate and human emotion.
Short "Cosima" tells the story of an aspiring writer growing up in Nuoro, Sardinia during the last decades of the nineteenth century when formal education for women was rare and literary careers unheard-of. Based on Deledda’s own life, the work describes a young woman’s struggle against the dismay and disapproval of her family and friends at her creative ambitions. Yet it also reads like a charming fable with details of family life, rural traditions and wild bandits, and it is as much a novel of memory as of character or action. Deledda’s characters are poor country folk driven by some predetermined force. Their loves are tragic, their lives as hard and as rigidly controlled as nature itself in the hills of Sardinia. Deledda creates memorable figures who play out their lives against this backdrop of mountains and bare plains, sheepfolds and vineyards. Shimmering in the distance is the sea and escape — for a few — to the Continent or America. In 1926 Grazia Deledda became the second woman and the second Italian to receive the Nobel Prize for Literature. She wrote thirty-three novels, including "Reeds in the Wind," and many books of short stories, almost all set on Sardinia. Her work has become well known to English-speaking readers through Martha King’s translations for Italica Press.
This gripping historical novel tells the story of the Roman conquest of Italy from the perspective of the conquered peoples. With vivid characterization and a richly detailed plot, this book provides a unique perspective on one of the most important events in Western history.
Set in early 20th-century Italy, the narrative explores the emotional turmoil and societal challenges faced by a woman navigating life after divorce. The protagonist grapples with her identity and societal expectations, reflecting on love, loss, and the quest for independence. Through rich character development and vivid descriptions, the author delves into themes of personal struggle and resilience against a backdrop of cultural constraints, offering a poignant commentary on women's roles in society.
The book is a significant historical work that has been carefully preserved for future generations through modern reformatting and design. Unlike typical republished texts, this edition is not a scanned copy, ensuring clarity and readability. Its preservation reflects its enduring importance in human history, making it accessible for contemporary readers.
Recognized for its significance throughout history, this work has been preserved and republished in a modern format to ensure it remains accessible to both current and future readers. The effort highlights the book's enduring relevance and the importance of maintaining its legacy.