Tuck, Lily
Woman of Rome: A Life of Elsa Morante
- ISBN 13:
- 9780061472596
- author:
- Tuck, Lily
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Harper Perennial
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2009
- Pages:
- 288
- Dimensions:
- 19.8 x 13.5 x 2 cm
- Genre:
- Women Authors Biography & Autobiography
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
Elsa Morante was a woman of remarkable spirit and talent, born into a family of modest means in 1912. Her independent nature and fierce commitment to writing defined her life, and she went on to become one of the most celebrated Italian writers of the 20th century. During World War II, Morante and her husband, Alberto Moravia, a renowned author, were forced to hide in a remote mountain hut to avoid the Fascists. After the war, she emerged as a prominent figure in Italian literature, surrounded by notable writers such as Pasolini, Visconti, and Bertolucci. Her marriage to Moravia was a passionate union that captivated a nation, while her love affairs were intense and often tragic. This biography, the first in any language, offers a unique insight into Morante's life and work, shedding light on a remarkable woman and her powerful, original talent.
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