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Name: L'amica geniale
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Author: Elena Ferrante

L'amica geniale, the first book of Elena Ferrante’s Neapolitan Quartet, follows Lila Cerullo and Elena Greco from their early years in a poor Naples neighborhood through adolescence, adulthood and into the early years of old age. Set against the backdrop of post‑war Italy, the novel maps how the two women influence each other, confront social pressures, and negotiate their identities over four decades. By spanning more than half a century, the book captures the transformation of Naples itself and the shifting realities of Italian women, creating an intimate portrait of friendship, memory, and the passage of time.

First publish date: 2011

Genre: Historical Fiction/20th Century Historical Fiction

Authors: Elena Ferrante

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