Description
The second installment in Elena Ferrante's acclaimed Neapolitan Novels, The Story of a New Name follows the diverging paths of Elena and Lila as they navigate the complexities of young adulthood in 1950s Naples. While Lila enters married life and the family business, Elena pursues her education and seeks escape from the constraints of her neighborhood, their choices pulling them in opposite directions yet binding them ever closer through an intricate web of love, jealousy, and ambition. Ferrante masterfully explores the tension between freedom and commitment, personal aspiration and familial obligation, as both women grapple with the pressures and promises of their evolving lives. At its heart, this is a profound meditation on female friendship—how it sustains us, challenges us, and ultimately defines who we become. With lyrical prose and unflinching emotional depth, Ferrante crafts a universal story of belonging that resonates far beyond the streets of Naples.
Available Editions
paperback
Europa Editions
Published Jan 1, 2016
471 pages
ISBN: 9781609451349
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Details
First Published
2012
Language
eng
Translation
Original: La storia di chi fugge e di chi resta
From: ita
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