My Brilliant Friend by Elena Ferrante

From one of Italy’s most acclaimed authors, this is the first book in the Neapolitan Quartet, a ravishing and generous-hearted novel chronicling a friendship that spans a lifetime. Set against the backdrop of a poor but vibrant neighborhood on the outskirts of Naples starting in the 1950s, the story follows Elena and Lila as they navigate hardship and change, relying on each other as their complex bond develops.

This novel is not only a memorable portrait of two women but also the story of a nation and a city undergoing momentous transformation.

• Book 1 of the acclaimed Neapolitan Novels series.
• Features the story of Elena and Lila, beginning in the 1950s in Naples.
• Translated by Ann Goldstein.
• Over 20 million copies sold worldwide.
• Recognized by The New York Times as a #1 Best Book of the 21st Century.
• Shortlisted for Waterstones Book of the Year.

• Author: Ferrante, Elena
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English (Original content also includes Italian references)
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Publisher: Europa Editions
• Publication Date: March 5, 2020
• Print Length: 331 pages
• ISBN-10: 1787702227
• ISBN-13: 978-1787702226
• Dimensions: 129 x 18 x 198mm
• Weight: 1.05 kg (1050g)
• EAN: 9781787702226
• Release Date: 5 Mar 2020

Discover the beginning of this monumental literary achievement that captures the intensity of female friendship against a backdrop of societal change.