The Neapolitan Novels by Elena Ferrante

My Brilliant Friend, The Story of a New Name, Those Who Leave and Those Who Stay, The Story of the Lost Child

"The Neapolitan Novels" is a four-part series that explores the intricate and lifelong friendship between two women from Naples, Italy. The series spans several decades, beginning in the 1950s, and provides a detailed examination of the women's lives, struggles, and the societal pressures they face. The narrative delves into themes of identity, friendship, love, violence, and socio-political changes in post-war Italy. The series is known for its rich character development and vivid portrayal of female friendship.

The 2590th greatest book of all time


Published
2011
Nationality
Italian
Type
Fiction
Pages
1500-2000
Words
Unknown
Original Language
Italian
Alternate Titles
None

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