Michela Murgia
Accabadora
- ISBN 13:
- 9780857050472
- author:
- Michela Murgia
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- MacLehose Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2012
- Pages:
- 28
- Dimensions:
- 19.6 x 12.8 x 1.6 cm
- Genre:
- Fiction, Contemporary Fiction, ,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 2 working days
Description
Elena Ferrante's acclaimed novel tells the story of Maria, a young girl adopted by the elderly Bonaria Urrai, who is hiding a secret life as the village's Accabadora, a midwife to the dying. As Maria's life is transformed by her new 'soul mother', she begins to uncover the truth about her role in easing the suffering of others, with devastating consequences.
The Accabadora's dual role as a source of comfort and a bringer of death is a complex and deeply rooted tradition in Sardinia's ancient customs. As Maria becomes embroiled in her 'soul mother's' world, she must navigate the consequences of her actions, and the rift that forms between her and Bonaria.
Translated from the Italian by Silvester Mazzarella, this novel is a powerful exploration of family, love, and the complexities of human relationships.