Natalia Ginzburg’s first novel was published under a pseudonym in 1942, but by 1947 she was free to write under her own name. Novels came from her from then on, along with essays, short stories, and others. She is included among the great Italian writers of her time.

Translated from the Italian by Máire Nic Mhaoláin, winner of Gradam de Bhaldraithe, 2024.