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Neapolitan Novels Series Elena Ferrante Collection 4 Books Bundle (My Brilliant Friend, The Story of a New Name, Those Who Leave and Those Who Stay, Story of the Lost Child) Paperback – January 1, 2016

by Elena Ferrante (Author)
4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 243 ratings
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Neapolitan Novels Series Elena Ferrante Collection 4 Books Bundle includes titles in this collection :- My Brilliant Friend, The Story of a New Name, Those Who Leave and Those Who Stay, Story of the Lost Child. Description:- My Brilliant Friend A modern masterpiece from one of Italy's most acclaimed authors, My Brilliant Friend is a rich, intense and generous hearted story about two friends, Elena and Lila. Ferrante's inimitable style lends itself perfectly to a meticulous portrait of these two women that is also the story of a nation and a touching meditation on the nature of friendship. The Story of a New Name The second book in Ferrante's lauded Neapolitan novels. Elena and Lila are now in their twenties. While marriage appears to have imprisoned Lila, Elena continues her journey of self-discovery. The two young women share a complex and evolving bond that brings them close at times, and drives them apart at others. Those Who Leave and Those Who Stay In this third Neapolitan novel, Elena and Lila have become women. Both have attempted pushing against the walls of a prison that would have seen them living a life of misery, ignorance and submission. They are afloat on the great sea of opportunities that opened up during the1970s. Yet they are still very much bound to each other by a strong, unbreakable bond. From the bestselling author of My Brilliant Friend, Elena Ferrante. Story of the Lost Child, The The fourth and final book of the internationally renowned and bestselling Neapolitan novels One of the major publishing events of 2015, this dazzling saga of two women - the brilliant Elena and the fiery, uncontainable Lila - firmly establishes the Neapolitan Quartet as perhaps the most significant work to date of the 21st century. Life's great discoveries have been made, its vagaries and losses suffered.
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    English
  2. Publisher
    Europa
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    January 1, 2016
  4. ISBN-10
    9123473150
  5. ISBN-13
    978-9123473151
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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Europa (January 1, 2016)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 9123473150
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-9123473151
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 3.95 pounds
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 243 ratings

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Elena Ferrante is the author of seven novels, including four New York Times bestsellers; The Beach at Night, an illustrated book for children; and, Frantumaglia, a collection of letters, literary essays, and interviews. Her fiction has been translated into over forty languages and been shortlisted for the MAN Booker International Prize. In 2016 she was named one of TIME’s most influential people of the year and the New York Times has described her as “one of the great novelists of our time.” Ferrante was born in Naples.

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4.8 out of 5 stars
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I finished My Brilliant Friend a month ago on my Kindle and fell in love with it. I decided that I needed to own the physical copy of the Neapolitan novels, but I couldn't find anyone selling them in my country. I'm so happy that I found all of them here, and these are the covers that I prefer over the other version. The items arrived in good condition, and I'm looking forward to finishing the rest of the books!
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Luna
5.0 out of 5 stars One of the best writers living now, part of my bookshelf collection
Reviewed in the United States on October 15, 2023
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I finished My Brilliant Friend a month ago on my Kindle and fell in love with it. I decided that I needed to own the physical copy of the Neapolitan novels, but I couldn't find anyone selling them in my country. I'm so happy that I found all of them here, and these are the covers that I prefer over the other version. The items arrived in good condition, and I'm looking forward to finishing the rest of the books!
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5.0 out of 5 stars One of the best writers living now, part of my bookshelf collection
Reviewed in the United States on October 15, 2023
I finished My Brilliant Friend a month ago on my Kindle and fell in love with it. I decided that I needed to own the physical copy of the Neapolitan novels, but I couldn't find anyone selling them in my country. I'm so happy that I found all of them here, and these are the covers that I prefer over the other version. The items arrived in good condition, and I'm looking forward to finishing the rest of the books!
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5.0 out of 5 stars What an incredible book
Reviewed in the United States on October 12, 2023
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I wish everyone could read this wow. I have ordered so many copies for gifts. It is absolutely brilliant
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Karen R.
5.0 out of 5 stars Best books I ever read
Reviewed in the United States on June 29, 2022
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I actually read these 4 books twice. ( I have never read a book "twice" before). The first time I was focused on the story of the two friends. The second time around I was able to focus on the history and politics going on in the world in the 40''s, 50's and 60's. I know the author's true identity is a mystery, but I have to think the author is female because only a woman would be able to understand young friendship at such an emotional and complex level. It was my favorite read ever. When I first heard about them, I was reluctant to a four book commitment, but I am so glad I reconsidered!
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n. bishop
5.0 out of 5 stars Name a Prize
Reviewed in the United States on April 2, 2019
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Name any literary prize and this quartet of novels should be the winner! Best if read in the order published. An outstanding literary accomplishment. A story about two friends growing up in post war Naples Italy is the most powerful, insightful, and eloquent writing of the last decade!
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4.0 out of 5 stars Bought as a gift for my wife she loves this author.
Reviewed in the United States on January 21, 2021
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Bought as a gift for my wife she loves this author.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great series about two women whose lives are intertwined throughout the years!
Reviewed in the United States on January 4, 2019
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Absolutely loved the series! I could not stop reading!
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Mike
2.0 out of 5 stars Not a great printing
Reviewed in the United States on December 11, 2023
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The original paperbacks with ill-matched covers are much nicer physical books. When I got these I was disappointed-- doesn't seem like a nice set of books as much as the OG
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Janette T.
5.0 out of 5 stars My Brilliant Friend
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 26, 2024
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Wonderful story. Most enjoyable.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful but
Reviewed in Canada on March 4, 2024
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if you can read it in the original Italian, please do that instead. I purchased it for a family member who resists learning Italian.
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Jane Price
5.0 out of 5 stars A fascinating read!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 14, 2024
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Have just started reading the second book in the series and can’t wait to continue through the series. A fascinating read!
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Melanie
1.0 out of 5 stars Books not as advertised.
Reviewed in Canada on January 3, 2022
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Ordered from this seller as I liked the look of the covers, only the books received were not as advertised. Could have paid close to $30 CAD less, for the books I received somewhere else. Very disappointed in the false advertisement.
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1.0 out of 5 stars Books not as advertised.
Reviewed in Canada on January 3, 2022
Ordered from this seller as I liked the look of the covers, only the books received were not as advertised. Could have paid close to $30 CAD less, for the books I received somewhere else. Very disappointed in the false advertisement.
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Richard L.
5.0 out of 5 stars The most immersive read I have experienced in a longtime
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 28, 2023
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I don't like giving 5 stars for a book because perfection should be a special thing in literature but I found this series exceptional. There is so much to admire, it is well constructed into short chapters with each one seemingly ending on a mini cliff hanger making it very hard to put down.

It is a work of amazing scope; a saga of the children of several families that grew up in a rough neighbourhood of Naples, starting from the 1950s to present day. I feel there is a small part of Naples I now know well and have a deep understanding of its post war history.

Although the books centre very much on two characters its real quality I found came from its near clinical examination of class connections, and with such a rich cast of characters there are many connections to examine. Why do some kids grow up to be fascist, others gangsters, others communists etc. And what happens when someone gets out of the ghetto and joins an intellectual elite? Are they ever really accepted? What happens when privileged radicals become comrades to working class activists? In practice how different are the fascists, the red brigades, the gangsters, the capitalists, and the politicians?

Some readers may find it over long and slow or be confused by the sheer number of characters. However I think Ferrante keeps the pace going by varying the tempo, after a long descriptive passage the plot accelerates. The big cast is managed really well; there are constant reminders of the all important familial connections and flashbacks to key events, in similar books I have often got overwhelmed by so many characters but not here.

A truly great series, I feel it will be a long time till I am next so inspired. According to female reviews she gets the inner female voice right, I wouldn't know, but if she does I am now a bit better educated.
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