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Elsa Morante
Elsa Morante was an Italian novelist, perhaps best known for her novel La storia (History). From 1941 to 1961, she was married to novelist Alberto Moravia. Together, they were at the heart of a circle of intellectuals which included many of the leading Italian thinkers and writers of the day. show more
Elsa Morante was an Italian novelist, perhaps best known for her novel La storia (History). From 1941 to 1961, she was married to novelist Alberto Moravia. Together, they were at the heart of a circle of intellectuals which included many of the leading Italian thinkers and writers of the day.
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Birth date: 1912-08-18
Died: 1984-11-25
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The Drift Of Things
The Drift Of Things rated it 12 years ago
Was it good for you, Jeanette?Oh, thank you for asking, lover. No, it wasn't good for me. I left before I came. I can't give this one star because that would mean it's a piece of garbage, which it most certainly is not. For the right kind of reader I'm sure it could be an amazing novel. Who is that ...
so many books, so little time
so many books, so little time rated it 14 years ago
Morante makes Arturo's coming of age on a small island in the Bay of Naples something very nearly mythic. Savored and enjoyed.
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