Ferrante fever grows as fans gather across Italy for new book launch

Reading vigils held for release of author’s first novel in four years, set in 1990s Naples

Reading vigils are being held across Italy as fans of Elena Ferrante gather for the release of the author’s new book, her first novel in four years.

Ferrante’s Italian publisher, Edizioni E/O, was careful not to give too much away, issuing only a short extract in early September indicating the story takes place in Naples, the same setting for her phenomenally successful quartet of books that began with My Brilliant Friend.

Continue reading...