02415cam a22003733u 4500 75073 UtSlPG 20260610134734.0 m cr n 260607r20251928utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG fi iso639-1 PQ Deledda, Grazia, 1871-1936 La madre. Finnish Äiti Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2025 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2025-01-09 Tuula Temonen "Äiti: Romaani" by Grazia Deledda is a novel written in the late 19th century. The book explores complex themes of motherhood, sacrifice, and moral struggle as the protagonist, Maria Maddalena, grapples with the troubling behavior of her son, Paulo. Central to the narrative is the relationship between mother and son, particularly as Paulo becomes increasingly entwined with a mysterious woman, leading to strife and emotional turmoil within their household. At the start of the story, we meet Maria Maddalena, who is anxiously waiting for her son Paulo, who she suspects is sneaking out at night. As she listens to his stealthy movements, her worry intensifies and she recalls Paulo's recent troubling behaviors, which include spending more time grooming himself and showing interest in women, actions she fears may steer him into sin. When she decides to follow him one night, she discovers that he is heading to a home not far from theirs, one that harbors a young woman who is alone and alluring. The tension of Maria’s protective instincts and Paulo’s desires sets the stage for a conflict that delves deeply into themes of temptation and the frailty of human morality, all while the ominous force of the night serves as a backdrop to their unfolding drama. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Originally published: Helsinki: Kust.Oy Kirja, 1928 Italy -- Fiction Mothers and sons -- Fiction Sardinia (Italy) -- Fiction Priesthood -- Fiction Italian fiction -- Translations into Finnish Hahl, Jalmari, 1869-1929 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/75073 115798 115798