They are relatively confident that Ferrante was born and grew up in Naples-where many of her books take place-but they are not sure when. She has often said, “My identity, my sex can be found in my writing.” Indeed, critics have cobbled together a few biographical details based on her work and published interviews, essays, and correspondence. Little is known about Ferrante, who agrees to few interviews and conducts them only through e-mail. Ferrante’s books have sold in the millions and have been translated into many languages. Female narrators describe, sometimes with unsettling candour, their ambivalence toward motherhood, the tedium of sex, and the effort to preserve an identity within a traditional marriage.
Her books explore the complexities and contradictions of being a contemporary, educated woman.
COVID-19 Portal While this global health crisis continues to evolve, it can be useful to look to past pandemics to better understand how to respond today.Student Portal Britannica is the ultimate student resource for key school subjects like history, government, literature, and more.This Time in History In these videos, find out what happened this month (or any month!) in history.#WTFact Videos In #WTFact Britannica shares some of the most bizarre facts we can find.Demystified Videos In Demystified, Britannica has all the answers to your burning questions.Britannica Classics Check out these retro videos from Encyclopedia Britannica’s archives.Britannica Explains In these videos, Britannica explains a variety of topics and answers frequently asked questions.
0 kommentar(er)
