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The Mother

The Mother

Deledda, Grazia

Hardcover

Classic FictionGeneral FictionLiterary Fiction

ISBN10: 1025328760
ISBN13: 9781025328768
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 262
Weight: 1.20
Height: 0.63 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
The Mother is a powerful and evocative novel by Nobel laureate Grazia Deledda, set in the rugged, remote landscape of Sardinia. The story centers on the intense psychological and spiritual struggle of a devoted mother, Maria Maddalena, and her son, Paulo, a young parish priest. As Paulo falls into a forbidden passion for a lonely woman in his village, Maria Maddalena faces the agonizing challenge of saving her son from moral ruin and professional disgrace.

Deledda explores themes of faith, temptation, and the suffocating weight of social and religious expectations with deep empathy and realism. The novel captures the clash between ancient traditions and personal desires, painting a vivid portrait of a community bound by strict codes of conduct. Through its spare yet poetic prose, The Mother examines the complexities of the human heart and the sacrificial nature of maternal love. This classic work remains a poignant meditation on the conflict between duty and the pursuit of happiness, cementing Deledda's reputation as one of the most significant voices in early 20th-century literature.

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