At Fifty, a Woman is Doomed
This is a collection of short stories. They combine brief descriptions of men, snap-shots of women, fragments of stories and atmospheres and simple scenarios where you can stay a while, look around and see how you feel.The stories are told at a contracted pace that is often similar to a photo shoot or video footage which lingers no longer than necessary.www.federicamarra.com--------Short stories by Federica Marra Translation by Heidi Pepper Reads Rachel Sloane Graphic, Genny Boscardini Producer, Alberto Pian www.albertopian.it
Empty hands
"Choosing a diary is an exercise of new life, the discussion of the moment. At least for some people..."
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This is a collection of short stories. - season two.
They combine snapshots of women and men, fragments of stories and simple scenarios where you can stay a while, look around and see how you feel.
www.federicamarra.it
Candour
"A perfect woman is the last thing I want...."
This is a collection of short stories. - season two.
They combine snapshots of women and men, fragments of stories and simple scenarios where you can stay a while, look around and see how you feel.
www.federicamarra.it
In the flower garden
"You tell me off for being happy. There, she had told him, while locked in the bathroom plunging her hand in the bath..."
This is a collection of short stories. - season two.
They combine snapshots of women and men, fragments of stories and simple scenarios where you can stay a while, look around and see how you feel.
www.federicamarra.it
Time to go
"I’ll wait for you downstairs, said Andrea, closing the door...."
This is a collection of short stories. - season two.
They combine snapshots of women and men, fragments of stories and simple scenarios where you can stay a while, look around and see how you feel.
www.federicamarra.it
On the point of believing
"Shrouded in the greyness of the day and the slight shiver of the first cold days, they were lazy as ever on that Monday in October. The chatter smothered the noises from outside and the first to run and see what was going on were the nosy parkers or those thirsting for news."
This is a collection of short stories. - season two.
They combine snapshots of women and men, fragments of stories and simple scenarios where you can stay a while, look around and see how you feel.
www.federicamarra.it
The garden man
"He had women’s lips on a beautiful face, the garden man. He walked calmly in his elegant suits, even in the driving rain and with the raging wind...."
This is a collection of short stories. - season two.
They combine snapshots of women and men, fragments of stories and simple scenarios where you can stay a while, look around and see how you feel.
www.federicamarra.it
That same evening
"Only an hour had passed and I knew more about the man than you could imagine...."
This is a collection of short stories. - season two.
They combine snapshots of women and men, fragments of stories and simple scenarios where you can stay a while, look around and see how you feel.
www.federicamarra.it
No question, he has to suffer!
"He was a writer who couldn’t write anything good. As he had a happy life, his stories were inhibited by laziness and the inertia that occurs when everything is going too well and you don’t long for somewhere else."
This is a collection of short stories. - season two.
They combine snapshots of women and men, fragments of stories and simple scenarios where you can stay a while, look around and see how you feel.
www.federicamarra.it
The interviewee
"“Who do I like? Certainly not those who write, because what do they write? Reality, fiction, a mixed bag, a dream that’s dropped from the sky or reworked, a stolen story, one with a bad ending or never started. We will never know."
This is a collection of short stories. - season two.
They combine snapshots of women and men, fragments of stories and simple scenarios where you can stay a while, look around and see how you feel.
www.federicamarra.it
The driver’s name
"The girl thought it was outrageous that he was spying on her in the rear-view mirror."
This is a collection of short stories. - season two.
They combine snapshots of women and men, fragments of stories and simple scenarios where you can stay a while, look around and see how you feel.
www.federicamarra.it
Witches
"They had long dresses, bare feet and made-up faces. They were out of sync on the stage, with a look that leapt out from the heavy stroke of a black eyeliner...."
This is a collection of short stories. - season two.
They combine snapshots of women and men, fragments of stories and simple scenarios where you can stay a while, look around and see how you feel.
www.federicamarra.it
Things that happen
"Sandra loved love. She fell in love at the drop of a hat, sometimes a mere whisper and a kind word were enough..."
This is a collection of short stories. - season two.
They combine snapshots of women and men, fragments of stories and simple scenarios where you can stay a while, look around and see how you feel.
www.federicamarra.it
The importance of hair
"The dream shatters at the sound of the alarm and falls like a glass jar hidden between the sheets. (...)"
This is a collection of short stories. - season two.
They combine snapshots of women and men, fragments of stories and simple scenarios where you can stay a while, look around and see how you feel.
www.federicamarra.it
At fifty, a woman is doomed | Season Two Presentation
This is a collection of short stories. They combine brief descriptions of men, snap-shots of women, fragments of stories and atmospheres and simple scenarios where you can stay a while, look around and see how you feel.
The stories are told at a contracted pace that is often similar to a photo shoot or video footage which lingers no longer than necessary.
Contact: Federica Marra, federicamarra@yahoo.it
Short stories, Fiction, Adult, Literary
Translation from the Italian language by Heidi Pepper
Podcast producer: Alberto Pian @consuentenarrativo
They Just Live
This is a collection of short stories.
They combine snapshots of women and men, fragments of stories and simple scenarios where you can stay a while, look around and see how you feel.
www.federicamarra.it
Short Story Of A Return Trip
This is a collection of short stories.
They combine snapshots of women and men, fragments of stories and simple scenarios where you can stay a while, look around and see how you feel.
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The Good Thing About A Waiter
This is a collection of short stories.
They combine snapshots of women and men, fragments of stories and simple scenarios where you can stay a while, look around and see how you feel.
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It's Always Hard To Get Going
This is a collection of short stories.
They combine snapshots of women and men, fragments of stories and simple scenarios where you can stay a while, look around and see how you feel.
www.federicamarra.it
Lonely Souls
This is a collection of short stories.
They combine snapshots of women and men, fragments of stories and simple scenarios where you can stay a while, look around and see how you feel.
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Avenue
This is a collection of short stories.
They combine snapshots of women and men, fragments of stories and simple scenarios where you can stay a while, look around and see how you feel.
www.federicamarra.it
Catwalk
This is a collection of short stories.
They combine snapshots of women and men, fragments of stories and simple scenarios where you can stay a while, look around and see how you feel.
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Feeling Good
This is a collection of short stories.
They combine snapshots of women and men, fragments of stories and simple scenarios where you can stay a while, look around and see how you feel.
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Each Party To Its Own
This is a collection of short stories.
They combine snapshots of women and men, fragments of stories and simple scenarios where you can stay a while, look around and see how you feel.
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It Takes Practice
This is a collection of short stories.
They combine snapshots of women and men, fragments of stories and simple scenarios where you can stay a while, look around and see how you feel.
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Weekday_ 7PM
This is a collection of short stories.
They combine snapshots of women and men, fragments of stories and simple scenarios where you can stay a while, look around and see how you feel.
www.federicamarra.it
The Whistle Of The Siren
This is a collection of short stories.
They combine snapshots of women and men, fragments of stories and simple scenarios where you can stay a while, look around and see how you feel.
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As Beautiful As They Say
This is a collection of short stories.
They combine snapshots of women and men, fragments of stories and simple scenarios where you can stay a while, look around and see how you feel.
www.federicamarra.it
Two In The 1980's
This is a collection of short stories.
They combine snapshots of women and men, fragments of stories and simple scenarios where you can stay a while, look around and see how you feel.
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Wonderful And Thereabouts
This is a collection of short stories.
They combine snapshots of women and men, fragments of stories and simple scenarios where you can stay a while, look around and see how you feel.
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Smoky Grey
This is a collection of short stories.
They combine snapshots of women and men, fragments of stories and simple scenarios where you can stay a while, look around and see how you feel.
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The Hotel Porter
This is a collection of short stories.
They combine snapshots of women and men, fragments of stories and simple scenarios where you can stay a while, look around and see how you feel.
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On Their Skin_ In Their Hair And In Their Mature Eyes
This is a collection of short stories.
They combine snapshots of women and men, fragments of stories and simple scenarios where you can stay a while, look around and see how you feel.
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The Giraffe
This is a collection of short stories.
They combine snapshots of women and men, fragments of stories and simple scenarios where you can stay a while, look around and see how you feel.
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If You Give Up On Ideas And Discoveries_ You Can Enjoy A Pleasant Stay
This is a collection of short stories.
They combine snapshots of women and men, fragments of stories and simple scenarios where you can stay a while, look around and see how you feel.
www.federicamarra.it
That's What Boats Are Called
This is a collection of short stories.
They combine snapshots of women and men, fragments of stories and simple scenarios where you can stay a while, look around and see how you feel.
www.federicamarra.it
The Beautiful Woman
This is a collection of short stories.
They combine snapshots of women and men, fragments of stories and simple scenarios where you can stay a while, look around and see how you feel.
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A Delicate Matter
This is a collection of short stories.
They combine snapshots of women and men, fragments of stories and simple scenarios where you can stay a while, look around and see how you feel.
www.federicamarra.it
At Fifty A Woman Is Doomed
This is a collection of short stories.
They combine snapshots of women and men, fragments of stories and simple scenarios where you can stay a while, look around and see how you feel.
www.federicamarra.it
They Just Live
This is a collection of short stories.
They combine snapshots of women and men, fragments of stories and simple scenarios where you can stay a while, look around and see how you feel.
www.federicamarra.it
Podcast presentation
Snapshots of women and men, fragments and atmospheres for stopping, looking around, listening.
Short stories by Federica Marra.
Translation by Heidi Pepper
Reads Rachel Sloane
Graphic, Genny Boscardini
Producer, Alberto Pian www.albertopian.it
