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Author: Elena Ferrante

📘 Storia del nuovo cognome by Elena Ferrante

Set in 1970s Naples, "Storia del nuovo cognome" follows Lila and Elena as they transition from adolescence to adulthood. Lila feels trapped by a marriage that limits her freedom, while Elena pursues a journey of self‑discovery. Their bond—intensely close yet fraught with tension—drives them both toward maturity, revealing how personal choices and societal expectations shape their lives.

First publish date: 2012

Genre: Psychological Fiction/Relationship Drama

Authors: Elena Ferrante

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