After The Divorce: A Romance (1905) - Hardcover

After The Divorce: A Romance is a novel written by Grazia Deledda and published in 1905. The story is set in Sardinia, Italy, and revolves around the life of a woman named Marianna Sirca. Marianna is a beautiful and independent woman who has recently divorced her abusive husband. She moves back to her hometown and tries to rebuild her life. Marianna's life takes a turn when she meets a young man named Nanni Serra. Nanni is a poor shepherd who falls in love with Marianna at first sight. Despite their different social backgrounds, Marianna and Nanni begin a passionate love affair. However, their relationship is complicated by the disapproval of Marianna's family and the gossip of the small town. As Marianna and Nanni struggle to overcome the obstacles in their relationship, they are also forced to confront their own personal demons. Marianna is haunted by the memories of her abusive marriage, while Nanni is plagued by a sense of inferiority due to his poverty. After The Divorce: A Romance is a poignant and insightful novel that explores themes of love, social class, and personal growth. Grazia Deledda's beautiful prose and vivid descriptions of Sardinia's landscape and culture make this book a timeless classic of Italian literature.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.