The Days Of Abandonment by Elena Ferrante
The novel follows Olga, a woman in her late thirties, who is abruptly abandoned by her husband after fifteen years of marriage. Struggling to cope with the sudden betrayal and the collapse of her family life, Olga descends into a state of emotional turmoil and despair. As she grapples with her intense feelings of anger, jealousy, and confusion, she must also navigate the practical challenges of single parenthood. The story delves deeply into her psychological unraveling and eventual journey towards self-discovery and resilience.
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- Published
- 2002
- Nationality
- Italian
- Length
- Short
- Pages
- 192-224
- Original Language
- Italian
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- Alternate Titles
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- Dagen Van Verlating
- I giorni dell'abbandono
- Les Jours De Mon Abandon
- Os Dias Do Abandono
- The Days of Abandonment
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