More about the book
In 2012, readers were introduced to Elena and Lila in a captivating tale that explores their lifelong friendship within the Neapolitan Novels. The Story of a New Name, the second book in the series, showcases Ferrante's prowess as a storyteller, vividly depicting a neighborhood in Naples from the late 1950s to the present. Through the lives of these two remarkable women, Ferrante crafts a nuanced portrait of friendship that resonates universally. In this installment, Lila has recently married and joined the family business, while Elena pursues her studies and seeks to escape the constraints of their neighborhood. Themes of love, jealousy, family, freedom, and commitment shape their experiences as they navigate this phase of their lives. While Lila feels trapped by marriage, the pressure on Elena to succeed becomes overwhelming. Despite these challenges, their complex and evolving bond remains a source of strength, highlighting the importance of their friendship in facing life's obstacles. Elena Ferrante, acclaimed for her previous work, delivers a poignant narrative that captures the essence of friendship and belonging, inviting readers to reflect on their own connections.
Book purchase
Історія нового імені, Elena Ferrante
- Language
- Released
- 2019
- product-detail.submit-box.info.binding
- (Hardcover),
- Book condition
- Good
- Price
- €15.99
Payment methods
We’re missing your review here.
- Title
- Історія нового імені
- Language
- Ukrainian
- Authors
- Elena Ferrante
- Released
- 2019
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 480
- ISBN10
- 6171267023
- ISBN13
- 9786171267022
- Series
- My Brilliant Friend
- Tags
- Fiction, Contemporary Fiction, Friendship, Southern Europe, Italy, Literary Fiction, 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 Elena and Lila in a captivating tale that explores their lifelong friendship within the Neapolitan Novels. The Story of a New Name, the second book in the series, showcases Ferrante's prowess as a storyteller, vividly depicting a neighborhood in Naples from the late 1950s to the present. Through the lives of these two remarkable women, Ferrante crafts a nuanced portrait of friendship that resonates universally. In this installment, Lila has recently married and joined the family business, while Elena pursues her studies and seeks to escape the constraints of their neighborhood. Themes of love, jealousy, family, freedom, and commitment shape their experiences as they navigate this phase of their lives. While Lila feels trapped by marriage, the pressure on Elena to succeed becomes overwhelming. Despite these challenges, their complex and evolving bond remains a source of strength, highlighting the importance of their friendship in facing life's obstacles. Elena Ferrante, acclaimed for her previous work, delivers a poignant narrative that captures the essence of friendship and belonging, inviting readers to reflect on their own connections.