Elias Portolu : $b Romaani

by Grazia Deledda

"Elias Portolu: Romaani" by Grazia Deledda is a novel published in 1900. When Elias returns home from prison, he finds himself drawn to Maria Maddalena, his brother Pietro's promised bride. Their forbidden love leads to carnal sin, betrayal, and consuming guilt. Seeking escape, Elias turns to the priesthood, but complications arise when Maddalena becomes pregnant. After Pietro's death, Maddalena begs Elias to claim their child, yet he remains determined to take holy orders—a decision with tragic consequences.