This book is an extraordinary novel about two young women, Lila and Elena, growing up in Naples in the early 1960s. At sixteen Lila marries the shopkeeper Stefano. She is filled with pleasure at her new wealth, and horror at the life she has chosen. Elena's own attempts at romance seem to be sabotaged by Lila's turbulent affairs. As she tries to plot her way out of poverty via academic and literary success, her constant anxiety is that she is just a shadow of the brilliant Lila. The sequel to My Brilliant Friend, The Story of a New Name continues the enthralling chronicle of a friendship that is obsessive, loving, complicated, hurtful, enduring and constantly startling. It is an exhilarating reading experience.
By:
Elena Ferrante Imprint: Folio/Gallimard Country of Publication: France ISBN:9782072693144 ISBN 10: 2072693144 Series:Amie Prodigieuse Publication Date:03 January 2017 Audience:
General/trade
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ELT Advanced
Format:Paperback Publisher's Status: Active
