Grazia Deledda at The Borghese Gardens, Rome

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Grazia Deledda was a notable Italian writer born on September 27, 1871. She received the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1926 for her remarkable writings that vividly portrayed life on her native island of Sardinia with depth and sensitivity. This achievement made her the first Italian woman to receive this prestigious honor. Deledda's writing often featured the customs and traditions of the Sardinian people, showcasing their unique way of life through rich geographical descriptions and details. Her work frequently explored themes of transgressions, focusing on characters who struggled in silence and isolation due to social outcasts' struggles. At the core of Deledda's writing lies a strong emphasis on love, pain, death, sin, and an inevitable fate that binds these elements together. Her works demonstrate a distinct influence from the verism of Giovanni Verga and occasionally the decadentism of Gabriele D'Annunzio. In her novels, Deledda consistently links people with their surroundings, blending feelings and environment in a harmonious balance. The setting is predominantly that of native Sardinia, yet it's not depicted through regional veristic schemes or the otherworldly vision of D'Annunzio; instead, it's relived through myth. Deledda's themes, particularly those centered around women's pain and suffering, may have limited her recognition as a feminist writer. Her focus on these themes, rather than women's autonomy, has contributed to this oversight. This object is part of the "Scan The World" initiative, a non-profit project launched by MyMiniFactory. It aims to create a digital archive of 3D printable sculptures, artworks, and landmarks from around the globe for public access at no cost. Scan The World is an open-source community effort; if you have interesting items and would like to contribute, email stw@myminifactory.com to learn how you can participate. Scanned using photogrammetry software (Processed with Agisoft PhotoScan).