Elena Ferrante could write a long-form essay about making toast for breakfast, and I would want to read it. Just a heads up, though: even though the essays in In The Margins were ostensibly written for a generalist audience, Ferrante’s language, expression, and references still feel quite advanced and academic. It isn’t a TED talk. This collection takes concentration, and probably a couple of re-reads.

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