Elena Ferrante
Elena Ferrante is a pseudonymous Italian novelist. Ferrante's books, originally published in Italian, have been translated into many languages. Her four-book series of Neapolitan Novels are her most widely known works.
Books by Elena Ferrante
6 books available
The Neapolitan Novels
by Elena Ferrante
4.6(2,468)
In post-war Naples, two women—one intellectual, one strong-willed—have a fierce, lifelong connection that shows the city's chaotic spirit.
The Story of a New Name
by Elena Ferrante
4.4(108,473)
Lila faces the constraints of a new marriage, while Elena enters the intellectual world beyond their Neapolitan neighborhood. Their evolving friendship is a constant amid love, jealousy, and ambition.
My Brilliant Friend
by Elena Ferrante
4.0(200,541)
In 1950s Naples, two bright girls form a volatile friendship that helps them navigate a changing city and country.
The Days of Abandonment
by Elena Ferrante
3.9(21,527)
When her husband leaves, a woman trapped in an apartment with two young children faces the terrifying loss of her identity and past, fighting to reclaim herself from abandonment.
Those Who Leave and Those Who Stay
by Elena Ferrante
4.3(88,285)
In the 1970s, two intelligent women, a writer and a factory worker, navigate class, ambition, and societal expectations, linked by their lifelong Neapolitan friendship.
Troubling Love
by Elena Ferrante
3.3(25,487)
In Naples's winding streets, a daughter's search for answers about her mother's death uncovers unsettling truths buried in memory and family secrets.