Description
Elena Ferrante's searing novel plunges into the heart of a woman's unraveling after her husband abruptly leaves her for another. Olga, a devoted wife and mother, finds her meticulously constructed life collapsing around her, struggling to maintain normalcy for her children amidst her own profound despair and burgeoning rage. As she navigates the disorienting landscape of abandonment, confronting her husband and the stark reality of her isolation, she is forced to reckon with her identity and the terrifying possibility that her world may never be the same. Ferrante's signature raw intensity and unflinching psychological insight create a powerful, unforgettable portrait of loss and the desperate fight for survival.
Available Editions
paperback
Europa Editions, Incorporated
Published Jan 1, 2005
188 pages
ISBN: 9781609450298
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Details
First Published
2002
Language
ita
Translation
From: ita
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for The Days of Abandonment by Elena Ferrante.