Elena Ferrante is a pseudonymous Italian author whose works, originally written in Italian, have been translated into many languages. Her most widely known works include an extensive four-book series. Through her texts, she explores the intricacies of human relationships and the societal forces that shape them. Her style is lauded for its rawness and deep psychological insight into characters.
In this follow-up to My Brilliant Friend, Lila is imprisoned by marriage, while Elena continues her journey of self-discovery, until their friendship, which is at the center of their emotional lives, forces them both to mature into women. Original.