Detail, Context, and the Dimensions of Meaning. Note: This is a critical essay, submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the Masters in Fine Arts degree at Warren Wilson College. The work considers two texts: Leaving the Atocha Station by Ben Lerner, and The Days of Abandonment by Elena Ferrante. While it’s not necessary to have read either novel, I highly recommend both. This essay is full of spoilers. Also, FYI, it’s about a 45-minute read.