I'm back with a HUGE PILE OF ITALIAN BOOKS!!!!!

Though History was my first by her I think Aracoeli is my favourite, it's such a strange, one kind of a book (just ahead of Arturo, I took out the old translation from the library too. I should get the new translation)

Important essay on Natalia Ginzburg's politics, and how her adoption as a feminist writer isn't a straightforward matter.

Natalia Ginzburg wrote brilliant fiction, but she was also deeply involved in Italian left-wing politics. From abortion to adoption laws, and feminism to her conception of her Jewish identity – I wrote about her politics for @VersoBooks https://t.co/7ll6DzOaHb pic.twitter.com/67e7driLcs

— Francesca Peacock (@cesca_peacock) July 28, 2022

I read Voices in the Evening last year and immediately bought everything of hers I could get my hands on, she's amazing

Yes, I remember hearing about her through my love for Pavese, checking her out - got everything out of the library that I could and delighted that this revival has taken hold. It doesn't matter that Ginzburg and Morante are being marketed in a post-Ferrante world, its great to see.

I also would like to see a similar piece written on Sciasca's political career.