The Deledda, Grazia 1871-1936 creator Steegmann, Mary G. text utu 2017 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "The Woman & the Priest" by Grazia Deledda is a novel written in the early 20th century. Set in a remote Sardinian hill village, the book intricately explores the psychological struggles of its two main characters, Paul, a young priest, and his mother, Maria Maddalena, as they grapple with the pressures of faith and desire. The narrative unfolds over the course of two days, delving into human connections and moral dilemmas while hinting at underlying themes of superstition, personal conflict, and the consequences of transgression. At the start of the story, Paul is shown preparing to sneak out of the presbytery, while his mother anxiously awaits him, sensing his distress. As she grapples with her fear over his increasingly reckless behavior, it becomes apparent that he is drawn to a woman who lives in a nearby house, stirring worries within Maria Maddalena about the potential impact on both their souls. The tension builds as she reminisces about Paul's past innocence and begins to suspect the nature of his visits. The opening sets the stage for a profound exploration of the characters' emotions as they confront the clash between societal expectations and personal desires, ultimately framing a narrative rich with themes of devotion, temptation, and maternal love. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2017-01-08 Produced by Andrés V. Galia, Chris Curnow and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) Original publication data not identified Italy -- Fiction Mothers and sons -- Fiction Sardinia (Italy) -- Fiction Italian fiction -- Translations into English Priesthood -- Fiction PQ Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/53918 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/53918 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134237.0 53918