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Elena Ferrante, la romancière à succès qui voulait rester anonyme

Le podcast "Passerelles" explore le succès du roman "L'amie prodigieuse" d'Elena Ferrante, autrice italienne anonyme. Pourquoi tant de mystère autour de son identité ? L'animatrice se demande si cela importe vraiment, privilégiant l'histoire et les thèmes d'amitié, de Naples et de la condition féminine. #ElenaFerrante #AmieProdigieuse #podcastlittéraire
Duration
22.3 mins
Level
intermediate
Word Count
2990 (841 unique words)
Topics
Arts & Literature
Author Anonymity
Book Reviews
Cultural Commentary
Italy
Literary Fiction
Location
Media Ethics
Naples
Privacy
Social Issues
Translation

Vocab Notes

01.
planter le décor
to set the scene

This idiomatic expression means to describe the setting or context of a story or situation. It's similar to 'to paint a picture with words' but refers specifically to the background information.

02.
être happé par
to be captivated by, to be engrossed in

This expression describes being completely absorbed or enthralled by something, often a book, movie, or activity. It implies a strong attraction or fascination that makes it difficult to break away.

03.
avoir une longueur de retard
to be one step behind

This expression implies being behind someone else in terms of progress, knowledge, or achievement. It can also refer to a feeling of inadequacy or being outpaced.

04.
chercher coûte que coûte à
to try at all costs to, to be determined to

This expression emphasizes a strong determination to do something regardless of the difficulties or consequences. It implies a relentless pursuit of a goal, even if it involves risks or sacrifices.

05.
aller à l'encontre de
to go against, to run counter to

This expression means to oppose or contradict something, often a rule, norm, or expectation. It implies acting in a way that is contrary to the established order or prevailing opinion.

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