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The Neapolitan Novels Boxed Set Kindle Edition

by Elena Ferrante (Author), Ann Goldstein (Translator) Format: Kindle Edition
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In one volume, the New York Times–bestselling epic about hardship and female friendship in postwar Naples that has sold over five million copies.
 
Beginning with My Brilliant Friend, the four Neapolitan Novels by Elena Ferrante follow Elena and Lila, from their rough-edged upbringing in Naples, Italy, not long after WWII, through the many stages of their lives—and along paths that diverge wildly. Sometimes they are separated by jealousy or hostility or physical distance, but the bond between them is unbreakable, for better or for worse.
 
This volume includes all four novels: My Brilliant Friend; The Story of a New Name; Those Who Leave and Those Who Stay; and The Story of the Lost Child.
 
“Imagine if Jane Austen got angry and you’ll have some idea of how explosive these works are.” —The Australian
 
“Nothing you read about Elena Ferrante’s work prepares you for the ferocity of it.” —The New York Times
 
“An enduring masterpiece.” —The Atlantic
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"Ferrante's Naples Quartet is anything but theater. It is the first genuine literary classic of the 21st century."--The Huffington Post

"One of modern fiction's richest portraits of a friendship."--John Powers, Fresh Air, NPR

"The Neapolitan Novels tell a single story with the possessive force of an origin myth." --Megan O'Grady, Vogue

"Elena Ferrante is one of the great novelists of our time...This is a new version of the way we live now - one we need, one told brilliantly, by a woman." --Roxana Robinson, The New York Times Book Review

"A strong sense of chiaroscuro characterises the tetralogy: the thuggish violence of the Neapolitan stradone, the political activism of the "years of lead", the corruption at every level of society."--Jane Shilling The Evening Standard (UK)

About the Author

Elena Ferrante is the author of The Days of Abandonment (Europa, 2005), Troubling Love (Europa, 2006), The Lost Daughter (Europa, 2008) and the Neapolitan Quartet (Europa 2012-2015). She is also the author of a children’s picture book illustrated by Mara Cerri, The Beach at Night.


Ann Goldstein has translated into English all of Elena Ferrante's books, including the New York Times bestseller, The Story of the Lost Child, which was shortlisted for the MAN Booker International Prize. She has been honored with a Guggenheim Fellowship and is the recipient of the PEN Renato Poggioli Translation Award. She lives in New York.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B079MDD33J
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Europa Editions (October 6, 2015)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ October 6, 2015
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 4742 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 1965 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
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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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5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful Novels
Reviewed in the United States on December 10, 2023
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I have finally read Elena Ferrante's Napolitano Novels. It was a great pleasure to follow her storytelling. What a cast of characters! She gives us a wonderful description of all the people in her neighborhood. Worthy of reading.
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Suzanne Barker
5.0 out of 5 stars A fabulous series
Reviewed in the United States on June 28, 2023
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Truly one long book,these books have so much authentic feeling and emotion. There isn't t he tendency to try and tidy until for appearance s sake. I loved them so much and would highly recommend them.
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Mark Corey
5.0 out of 5 stars Astounding
Reviewed in the United States on September 10, 2022
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Rarely, if ever, have I been so swept away by the breadth of a literary work as I have by this quartet. An indeterminate flow and ebb of psychological possibility; a meditation on the impact of social evolution on the history and myth that precede it; the profundity and purpose of art; the nuanced tributaries of feminism and antifeminism alike: These novels are heady and informative enough to belong in a classroom, readable enough to belong in a beach tote bag, and honest enough (sometimes excruciatingly so) to belong in one’s own self-reflection.
In short, read these books, and don’t put them down until you’ve finished!
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MsAliExplainsAll
4.0 out of 5 stars Completely Hooked on the Neapolitan Series both the novels and the HBO Series
Reviewed in the United States on December 18, 2020
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A fellow Italian American recommended this HBO Series to me. It blew me away, so I sought out the book. It is 4 novels in one, it really explores the Neapolitan psyche and is a must for all Italians/Italian-Americans seeking out the historical background of this explosive town. The characters and back stories are so well done.
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Lisabetta
5.0 out of 5 stars Remarkable, gripping; but not for the faint hearted
Reviewed in the United States on December 15, 2019
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These are not fairytales, but a genuine, quality reflection of the nitty-gritty, survival-of-the-fittest life facing Neopolitans in the years following WWII. I think Ferrante’s description of a friendship rife with the jealousies and corroding self-esteem issues that are completely understandable considering the family dynamics of that time & place is absolutely masterful. She so clearly grasps how the sociological and intimate family dynamics of that time could negatively influence emotional development, that there were periods where I strongly felt segments of her stories might be autobiographical.
I can totally understand why anyone who is unfamiliar with the Italian national character or with the dark personal & regional struggles associated with post-WWII Italy might find Ferrante’s characters and stories out of the realm of possibility, and totally unlikeable; but her capturing of the human ethology of that era is realistic and gripping ... though not for the faint-hearted! I found her characters and stories fascinating. I’m looking forward to reading more of her works.
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Mike Cohn
5.0 out of 5 stars Entrancing story of a long and enduring friendship
Reviewed in the United States on May 10, 2022
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I found the Neapolitan novels to be utterly absorbing, full of plot developments and fascinating turns in the story. Elena Ferrante weaves a fascinating account of the evolving lives of a group of friends and families over the course of decades as they and the city change. The ups and downs of their lives and the ever changing relationships keep you guessing and wanting more with every chapter. Bravura series of novels and a real page turner throughout these four books.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Touches the heart in so many ways
Reviewed in the United States on February 10, 2024
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Having been fortunate to have a life long friendship - this so touches on the inner women we become through the birthing pains of each other!
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Ellen Goldman
5.0 out of 5 stars the amazing writing style, the complexity of the characters
Reviewed in the United States on October 8, 2018
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I powered through all four books even though there were many disturbing images and developments. Growing up in 1950's Naples was complete foreign territory to me and terrifying in many ways as I had been raised in a more or less safe loving environment in Ohio where education was guaranteed and highly valued. I took away a number of valuable insights on relationships, raising children and personal development which I hope I don't forget. Much of what happens through out the story is harsh and hard to accept which leads me to believe that this is not for everyone. The beauty of the writing and the fascination with Lila and Lenu did keep me glued until the end of the saga and I am sorry to have to move on other writing. I hope I've learned something about improving my own writing. I send heartfelt thanks to the author for this amazing work.
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martin h.
5.0 out of 5 stars A dazzling achievement and a superb read.
Reviewed in Canada on March 14, 2023
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Elena Ferrante’s ‘Neapolitan Stories’ is a dazzling achievement. Bursting with larger than life - and mostly unpleasant - characters and barely controlled human emotions of the worst (mostly) and best (not often enough) kind, reading this story feels like having your head pushed under the surface of some slimy pool and watching, wide-eyed with shock and awe, the weird and scary life forms that inhabit the murky waters, yet reluctant to surface even though you are sometimes gasping for fresh air and release from all that ugliness. I often found myself shouting vigorously at the main character (in my head, of course), reprimanding her for her folly, foolishness and lack of common sense that had resulted in so many bad decisions, despite her towering intellect. But that is how Elena Ferrante captures the essence of human nature so well and connects her characters with her readers – and I say ‘BRAVO’ to her for that! To write a monumental story of this scale that holds the reader relentlessly from page one to ‘The End’ at almost 2,000 pages is a massive achievement deserving of a full five star rating, happily and freely given for so much fabulous entertainment, even if I do feel punch-drunk by the end of it.
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Natalija Tiapkova
5.0 out of 5 stars I am happy with such a great purchase !
Reviewed in Canada on January 15, 2023
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The books set was new nicely packed and was delivered earlier then promised.
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5.0 out of 5 stars pretty good
Reviewed in Germany on May 7, 2021
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Subhash Joshi
4.0 out of 5 stars ₹
Reviewed in India on April 25, 2021
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It is the story of two friends and much more. It' is a story of Italy. You feel like you lived in that part which you don’t visit.
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Tredaran
5.0 out of 5 stars The highlight of lockdown
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 25, 2020
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I bought this set of four books at the beginning of lockdown as it had been a long time since I had found an author or series of books to keep me engaged and entertained and this series came highly recommended. It was probably the best decision I have ever made. The books are enthralling and compelling, with wonderfully believable characters and portrayal of a working class community in late 20th century Naples. The story lines are honest and authentic and keep you going back to follow the lives of these extraordinary yet ordinary people. I felt a bit bereft when I finished the fourth book and will check out other novels by the author.
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