Happy birthday! Elena Ferrante turns 83 today

‘My Brilliant Friend’ author Elena Ferrante is celebrating her 83rd birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, she is one of the most acclaimed authors of her generation.

Popular author Elena Ferrante has always liked to keep a bit of herself hidden from view. At 83rd birthday, she remains a woman of many facets.

Ferrante, a cultural icon

Born in Naples on January 1, 1943, Elena Ferrante's career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in Italian history. Ferrante's not just a great author, she's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business woman. At this point in her career, there seems to be little Elena hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Elena Ferrante as she promises more to come. After all, she's only 83.

Happy Birthday, Elena, you're the best!

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