Days of separation

A woman in the prime of youth lives a calm and satisfying life that did not make her retreat into the closed circle of family (husband, two sons, and the dog). And suddenly she sinks into a dark and ancient whirlpool when her husband abandons her unexpectedly. It seems as if the abyss is closing in on her, preventing her from the order, life, and clarity of that bygone era, which apparently she sees as irretrievable. Starting from one of the days in April, within the walls of a house where all movements are organized according to a planned and cohesive arrangement that mimics the spirit prevailing in the city of Turin, Olga begins to play the role of the abandoned woman. In Elenia Ferrante's novel, the moments of falling into the deep hellish abyss take the form of insomnia, distraction, and anger at oneself and others. Chaos spreads through Olga in the house, and the woman detaches herself from her surroundings, unleashing her hostility towards her two sons, while her patience is tested by the dog her husband left her as a legacy from past days. This novel takes us to the fire of Greek tragedy and its ashes, dressed in a contemporary guise. We are faced with a painful event that is not unusual, and before us is an urban scene that carefully presents the image it offers to viewers. Once again, in the text of this writer, or rather in her nature, we sense her Mediterranean temperament and the energy that emanates from the depths of her being, which deeply roots her expressive ability into the memory of women. Authors: Elena Ferrante Publication Year: 2020 Publisher: Al-Adab - Lebanon Categories: Arab Novels