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“Era così: se eravamo insieme, non c'era critica che ci toccasse davvero, anzi diventavamo superbi, nient'altro aveva senso se non le nostre opinioni. Correvamo a cena, al cibo buono, al vino, al sesso. Volevamo soltanto afferrarci e stringerci.”

Quote by Elena Ferrante

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The Story of the Lost Child

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Elena Ferrante
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

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