As a literary voice of extraordinary sensitivity, Grazia Deledda holds a distinguished place in 20th-century literature. Awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1926, she was the first Italian woman—and only the second woman overall—to receive this honor. Deledda’s short stories are particularly significant in understanding her contribution to literature, weaving together Sardinian folklore, rural life, and the psychological struggles of her characters with lyrical … Continue reading Manhunt, by Grazia Deledda 🇮🇹✒️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

The New Dress Il vestito nuovo – from the short story collection “Summer Sun”, by Grazia Deledda, 1933 Translated into English by Enzo Martinelli ©️ 2025 – Enzo Martinelli   For eleven and a half months of the year, Madame Lea would save up to the penny, even doing a little cheating on household expenses, only to be robbed, once in a while, by the … Continue reading The New Dress, by Grazia Deledda 🇮🇹✒️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

Fifty Cents Cinquanta centesimi – from the short story collection “Summer Sun”, by Grazia Deledda, 1933 Translated into English by Enzo Martinelli ©️ 2025 – Enzo Martinelli In a beautiful novella by Gorki there is a hungry wanderer, who in the light, fluffy clouds on the horizon of the steppe, sees steaming trays full of exquisite foodstuffs; but when in his delirium he stretches out … Continue reading Fifty Cents, by Grazia Deledda