Description
In the third installment of the acclaimed Neapolitan series, Elena and Lila navigate the complexities of adulthood, their lives diverging yet remaining inextricably linked. Lila, having escaped a difficult marriage, now works as a laborer, while Elena has achieved academic and literary success, entering a world far removed from their childhood neighborhood. As they confront the societal constraints and personal challenges of the 1970s, both women strive for independence and self-definition. Their enduring bond, forged in shared experiences and fierce loyalty, continues to shape their individual journeys, exploring themes of ambition, class, and the profound impact of female friendship.
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ebook
Europa Editions
Published Jan 1, 2014
400 pages
ISBN: 9781609452230
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Details
First Published
2014
Language
eng
Translation
From: ita
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Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for Those Who Leave and Those Who Stay by Elena Ferrante.