After the Divorce by Grazia Deledda
After the Divorce explores a woman's struggle with despair and societal judgment following her husband's conviction, as she navigates personal turmoil and contemplates a new marriage while grappling with her lingering love for her past. The story delves into themes of loss, societal expectations, and the complexities of moving on.
By Grazia Deledda · First published 1910 · Genre: Literary Fiction, Drama, Women's Fiction · 3 chapters · 97,176 words
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CHAPTER I
Nineteen Hundred and Seven. In the "strangers' room" of the Porru house a woman sat crying. Crouched on the floor near the bed, her knees drawn up, her arms resting on her knees, and her forehead on her arms, she wept and sobbed continuously, shaking her head from time to time as though to indicate that there was no more hope, absolutely none at all; while her plump shoulders and straight young back rose and fell in the tightly fitting yellow bodice, like a wave of the sea.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Grazia Deledda
- Date: 1910 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Literary Fiction, Drama, Women's Fiction, Psychological Fiction, Social Commentary
- Length: 97,176 words
- Structure: 3 chapters, 1,624 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Literary Fiction — The book explores complex human emotions and relationships, focusing on the aftermath of a divorce.
- Drama — The narrative delves into personal and social conflicts arising from the divorce, highlighting emotional struggles.
- Women's Fiction — The story centers on female experiences and perspectives, particularly in the context of marriage and divorce.
- Psychological Fiction — The book examines the psychological impact of divorce on the characters, revealing their inner thoughts and feelings.
Tags
Italian Literature · Sardinian Culture · Marriage · Divorce · Family Dynamics · Social Class · Poverty · Isolation · Loneliness · Matriarchy · Feminism · Regional Identity