How did Elsa Morante decide to weave personal stories into Italy's turbulent history?
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How did Elsa Morante decide to weave personal stories into Italy's turbulent history?
Did anyone else feel that the novel's pacing slowed during the philosophical reflections?
What themes do readers think Morante was most interested in exploring through this story?