INCIDENTAL INVENTIONS

Narrator Hillary Huber takes on the persona of bestselling author Elena Ferrante for this collection of short columns written for the Italian newspaper THE GUARDIAN. The elusive Ferrante, who uses a pseudonym, is best known for the Neapolitan Quartet novels, which include MY BRILLIANT FRIEND. She writes here on a variety of subjects ranging from her own writing process to musings on fear and death. Huber keeps expression to a minimum, letting the words and ideas speak for themselves. The listener will hear reflections on why Ferrante doesn't give interviews or allow herself to be photographed, or even tell anyone who she really is. Her many fans will gain much insight into one of the world's most intriguing writers. J.E.S. © AudioFile 2020, Portland, Maine [Published: JANUARY 2020]