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Alba de Céspedes

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Alba De Céspedes first-person narrative, Forbidden Notebook, is a paradoxical exploration of the female gaze through the lens of Valeria Cosseti, a dissatisfied housewife who articulates her thoughts and desires through writing. The entirety of the novel is set in Rome, Italy. De Céspedes explores themes of shame, freedom, and identity, amongst others.

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Alba de Cespedes

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Alba de Céspedes ranks among the most important Italian women writers of the past century. Although her novels, short stories, and poetry have been read either in the original or in translation... Read more

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