Grazia Deledda Quotes

A collection of quotes by Grazia Deledda.

Grazia Deledda (1871-1936) was an Italian novelist and Nobel laureate for literature. Born in Sardinia, Italy, Deledda's works often depicted rural life and the struggles of women in traditional societies. Her most famous novel, "Canne al Vento" (Reeds in the Wind), published in 1913, brought her international recognition. Deledda's writing delved into themes of social change, love, and the human condition. Throughout her career, she published over 40 novels and numerous short stories, earning her a place as one of Italy's most prominent female authors of the 20th century.

According to an ancient Sardinian legend, the bodies of thos

According to an ancient Sardinian legend, the bodies of those who are born on Christmas Eve will never dissolve into dust but are preserved until the end of time.

Grazia Deledda

Christmas

After this, I took private lessons in Italian from an elemen

After this, I took private lessons in Italian from an elementary school teacher. He gave me themes to write about, and some of them turned out so well that he told me to publish them in a newspaper.

Grazia Deledda

Teacher