Three Timeless Short Stories by Grazia Deledda, Volume 3 |
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Author:
| Deledda, Grazia Houser, Kevan |
ISBN: | 978-1-64970-344-6 |
Publication Date: | Nov 2020 |
Publisher: | Primedia eLaunch LLC
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Book Format: | Ebook |
List Price: | USD $.99 |
Book Description:
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These three short stories, originally published in a 1912 collection, serve as a perfect jumping-off point for anyone curious about Grazia Deledda, a renowned voice in Italian-and world-literature. Easily read in a single sitting, this modest collection presents a rewarding introduction to Deledda's style and themes.Set in or near the town of Nuoro where Deledda was born, these intriguing tales offer a glimpse into the lives of the people and world the author knew so intimately, and...
More DescriptionThese three short stories, originally published in a 1912 collection, serve as a perfect jumping-off point for anyone curious about Grazia Deledda, a renowned voice in Italian-and world-literature. Easily read in a single sitting, this modest collection presents a rewarding introduction to Deledda's style and themes.Set in or near the town of Nuoro where Deledda was born, these intriguing tales offer a glimpse into the lives of the people and world the author knew so intimately, and this collection features three different perspectives on one of Deledda's most recurrent themes: money. The first story presents a malnourished young woman "of good stock" who marries not for love, but for food. The second story is that of a failed lawyer with a philosophical bent whose desperate need for a simple pair of shoes drives him to commit a crime with surprising repercussions. In the final story, Deledda reminds us that things aren't always rosy for the rich, who also suffer their share of misfortune.