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- 19 pages
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In 2012, readers were introduced to the unforgettable Elena and Lila in the Neapolitan Novels, with the second installment continuing their lifelong friendship. Described by the *New Yorker*'s James Wood as "large, captivating, amiably peopled," these books showcase Ferrante's talent as one of Italy's foremost storytellers. Set against the backdrop of a specific neighborhood in Naples from the late 1950s to the present, the narrative explores the lives of two remarkable women shaped by their environment. In this installment, Lila has recently married and entered the family business, while Elena pursues her studies and seeks to escape the confines of their neighborhood. Themes of love, jealousy, family, freedom, and commitment dominate their experiences, illustrating the complexities of their evolving friendship. While marriage seems to confine Lila, Elena grapples with the pressures of success. Despite these challenges, their bond remains central to their emotional lives, providing strength amid adversity. Through these novels, Ferrante delivers a poignant and universal exploration of friendship and belonging.
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Die Geschichte eines neuen Namens, Eva Mattes, Karin Krieger, Elena Ferrante
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- Released
- 2017
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- Subtitle
- Band 2 der Neapolitanischen Saga
- Language
- German
- Authors
- Eva Mattes, Karin Krieger, Elena Ferrante
- Publisher
- der Hörverlag
- Released
- 2017
- Pages
- 19
- ISBN10
- 3844524711
- ISBN13
- 9783844524710
- Series
- My Brilliant Friend
- Tags
- Fiction, Contemporary Fiction, Friendship, Literary Fiction, Italy, Southern Europe, Italian Literature, Adapted into Series, 1960s, Naples
- First published
- 2012
- Original title
- Storia del nuovo cognome
- Rating
- 4.6 out of 5
- Description
- In 2012, readers were introduced to the unforgettable Elena and Lila in the Neapolitan Novels, with the second installment continuing their lifelong friendship. Described by the *New Yorker*'s James Wood as "large, captivating, amiably peopled," these books showcase Ferrante's talent as one of Italy's foremost storytellers. Set against the backdrop of a specific neighborhood in Naples from the late 1950s to the present, the narrative explores the lives of two remarkable women shaped by their environment. In this installment, Lila has recently married and entered the family business, while Elena pursues her studies and seeks to escape the confines of their neighborhood. Themes of love, jealousy, family, freedom, and commitment dominate their experiences, illustrating the complexities of their evolving friendship. While marriage seems to confine Lila, Elena grapples with the pressures of success. Despite these challenges, their bond remains central to their emotional lives, providing strength amid adversity. Through these novels, Ferrante delivers a poignant and universal exploration of friendship and belonging.