“I am the queen of spades, I am the wasp that stings, I am the dark serpent. I am the invulnerable animal who passes through fire and is not burned.”
Quote by Elena Ferrante
Work
The Days of Abandonment
This novel delves into the psychological impact of a woman's sudden realization of her husband's infidelity, examining the complexities of love, loss, and identity in the process. more
Author
Elena Ferrante
Elena Ferrante is a renowned contemporary Italian novelist, known for her unique narrative style and profound character portrayals. Her works cover a wide range of themes, including family, love, power, and social class. Ferrante's novels have received widespread acclaim both in Italy and around the world, despite the mystery surrounding her true identity. more
You May Also Like
“Some say art is our highest form of hope. . . . Perhaps it's our only hope.”
Source: Mosquito
Source: Sky Burial
“The way we understand both our present and our future depends on what we have lived through.”
Source: Message from an Unknown Chinese Mother: Stories of Loss and Love
Source: A Little Love Story: A Novel
“The past shouts at you, the ugly words or actions echo down across the years.”
Source: The Five Thousand Year Leap
“Patterns are prostitution to the patter of parents.”
Source: Dice Man