After the Divorce

A wrongful conviction. A desperate remarriage. A love that refuses to die.

In After the Divorce, Grazia Deledda tells the powerful and tragic story of Costantino Ledda, a young Sardinian man wrongly convicted of murdering his uncle, and his wife Giovanna. When Costantino is sentenced to a long prison term, Giovanna, left destitute with their child, is forced by poverty and social pressure to divorce him under a new law and marry a wealthy but brutal landowner. Years later, when the true killer confesses, and Costantino is released, the former husband and wife are drawn back together in a forbidden and emotionally charged reunion. Set against the harsh landscape and rigid traditions of Sardinia, the novel explores guilt, social hypocrisy, passion, and the enduring bonds of love with Deledda’s characteristic psychological depth and moral intensity.

• First published in 1902
• An early major novel by the Nobel Prize-winning author
• A powerful exploration of love, justice, and social constraint in rural Sardinia

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A compelling classic for readers who appreciate psychological realism, moral complexity, and the rich portrayal of Sardinian life.

About the Author

Grazia Deledda (1871–1936) was an Italian novelist and the first Italian woman to win the Nobel Prize in Literature (1926). Born in Sardinia, she is celebrated for her vivid portrayals of rural Sardinian life, her deep psychological insight, and her exploration of moral and social conflicts. Her major works include After the Divorce, Elias Portolu, and Reeds in the Wind (Canne al vento). Deledda’s writing remains a cornerstone of modern Italian literature.