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 The Big Fly, by Grazia Deledda 🇮🇹✒️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

A creature cries Una creatura piange – from the short story collection “Summer Sun”, by Grazia Deledda, 1933 Translated into English by Enzo Martinelli ©️ 2025 – Enzo Martinelli   I had not gone to church for a long time: and that time I went for a seemingly practical reason. My son was taking part in a very important competition, on the outcome of which … Continue reading A Creature Cries, by Grazia Deledda

Mother’s Spirit Lo spirito della madre – from the short story collection “Summer Sun”, by Grazia Deledda, 1933 Translated into English by Enzo Martinelli ©️ 2025 – Enzo Martinelli   In order for dry saline-jodic inhalations to succeed more effectively, during their action it is good to chat, indeed possibly to sing, and better yet, with perfect license from the nursing neighbor, to yawn without … Continue reading Mother’s Spirit, by Grazia Deledda