A powerful portrait of life in early 20th century Sardinia, Ashes follows the story of a young woman navigating the harsh realities of poverty and patriarchal dominance in a remote mountain village. Deledda’s vivid prose paints a stark and unforgettable picture of a society where tradition and superstition hold sway, and women are forced to fight for their survival.

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