Grazia Deledda is celebrated for her idealistically inspired writings, which with plastic clarity depict the life of her native island and deal with human problems in general with depth and sympathy. Her novels forge a strong connection between places and people, feelings and environment. The harsh Sardinian landscape is not merely rendered through regional veristic schemes but is relived through myth. Her distinctive voice offers profound insights into the complexities of human existence.
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 against an urban backdrop, Grazia Deledda's narrative explores the complexities of human emotions, delving into themes of love, ambition, and the desire for self-importance. With a modern and experimental writing style, she reveals the deep-seated struggles and aspirations that drive individuals, moving beyond her traditional Sardinian roots to capture the essence of urban life and its inherent challenges.
A native of Sardinia, Grazia Deledda's novels are mostly set in the rugged hills around her home town of Nuoro. Her characters reflect the difficult lives of people still constrained by ancient customs and practices. Her voice is powerful, her tone often sombre. But her wide-ranging talent had a sunnier side, revealed in many of her later works. The Christmas Present, first published in 1930, brings together a collection of folk tales, children's stories and personal reminiscences that portray with humour and affection the lighter side of Sardinian life. This is a book that will charm and delight, opening a window on to the Sardinia of old and the formative influences on a Nobel laureate.
The ancient traditions of Sardinia feature heavily in this early collection. The stories collected in The Queen of Darkness, published in 1902 shortly after Deledda's marriage and move to Rome, reflect her transformation from little-known regional writer to an increasingly fêted and successful mainstream author. The two miniature psycho-dramas that open the collection are followed by stories of Sardinian life in the remote hills around her home town of Nuoro. The stark but beautiful countryside is a backdrop to the passions, misadventures and injustices which shape the lives of its rugged but all too human inhabitants.
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.
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.
Acknowledged as a significant work throughout history, this book on nostalgia has been meticulously retyped, revised, and reformatted for clarity and readability. By republishing it in a modern format, the aim is to preserve its insights for both present and future generations, ensuring that the original content remains accessible and engaging without relying on scanned copies.
Recognized as a significant work throughout history, this book has been preserved and republished in a modern format to ensure its legacy endures for both present and future generations. Its importance lies in the timeless themes and insights it offers, making it a valuable addition to any collection.
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.
The book is a significant historical work that has been preserved for future generations through modern reformatting and design. It has been carefully retyped and presented in a clear, readable format, ensuring that the original content remains accessible without relying on scanned copies. This effort highlights the importance of maintaining the book's legacy in contemporary times.