"The Days of Abandonment" is a novel by Italian author Elena Ferrante. The story is narrated by Olga, a middle-aged woman living in Turin, Italy. Olga's world is turned upside down when her husband suddenly announces that he is leaving her for another woman. The novel follows Olga as she navigates the emotional and psychological aftermath of her husband's abandonment, struggling to come to terms with her new reality and to maintain her identity as a mother, a woman, and a writer. The story explores themes of love, loss, identity, and mental health. Ferrante's writing style is known for its raw emotional intensity, vivid imagery, and unflinching portrayal of the human psyche. "The Days of Abandonment" has been praised for its powerful and evocative depiction of the female experience and for its exploration of the complexities of human relationships.
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