Menzogna e sortilegio

Elsa Morante's epic novel introduces Elisa, an orphan who recounts the dramatic and often fantastical history of her family, particularly the lives of her mother and grandmother. Through her subjective and imaginative lens, the story unfolds as a grand, tragic tale of love, illusion, and the inescapable bonds of lineage in early 20th-century Italy. This sweeping narrative blurs the lines between truth and invention, creating a deeply personal and unforgettable saga.