Project Gutenberg 2025-01-11 Public domain in the USA. 101 Deledda, Grazia 1871 1936 Madesani, Grazia Deledda Deledda, Maria Grazia Cosima Hahl, Jalmari 1869 1929 Hahl, J. Elias Portolu : $b Romaani $aHelsinki :$bKust.Oy Kirja, $c1928. https://it.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elias_Portolu Tuula Temonen "Elias Portolu: Romaani" by Grazia Deledda is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around the Portolu family, particularly focusing on the return of Elias Portolu, a man who has recently been released from prison. As the family prepares for his homecoming alongside the upcoming wedding of another son, the narrative delves into themes of family bonds, societal expectations, and the inner struggles of Elias as he reintegrates into life at home. The opening portion introduces us to Elias’s family in Nuoro, Sardinia, providing a rich tapestry of their lives and anticipation for Elias's return. His mother, Annedda, is depicted as a devoted and caring figure, eagerly waiting for him, while the rest of the family engages in preparations for a celebration. The atmosphere is festive yet tinged with the complexities of Elias's past experiences and his struggle to adapt to life after imprisonment. As friends and relatives gather to welcome him, Elias's demeanor hints at a deep inner conflict, showcasing his vulnerability and the challenges he faces as he reconnects with family and relationships. The scene establishes not just familial joy but also a sense of foreboding regarding Elias's ability to move forward after his traumatic experiences. (This is an automatically generated summary.) 20241231141558deledda 1928 FI Reading ease score: 52.1 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. fi Clergy -- Fiction Catholics -- Fiction Sardinia (Italy) -- Fiction Shepherds -- Fiction PQ Text Category: Novels 364129 2025-06-29T13:55:42.081787 text/html 363718 2025-01-11T14:01:53.235616 text/html 198664 2025-06-29T13:55:47.954749 application/epub+zip 203523 2025-06-29T13:55:43.872789 application/epub+zip 203521 2025-06-29T13:55:42.721724 application/epub+zip 353570 2025-06-29T13:55:51.034765 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 331045 2025-06-29T13:55:47.306761 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 329261 2025-06-29T13:55:41.732747 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 309534 2025-01-11T13:04:02 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17448 2025-06-29T13:55:51.168709 application/rdf+xml 10916 2025-06-29T13:55:43.210720 image/jpeg 3039 2025-06-29T13:55:42.963757 image/jpeg 195476 2025-06-29T13:55:42.111754 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog fi.wikipedia it.wikipedia en.wikipedia