“There was something unbearable in the things, in the people, in the buildings, in the streets that, only if you reinvented it all, as in a game, became acceptable. The essential, however, was to know how to play, and she and I, only she and I, knew how to do it.”
Quote by Elena Ferrante
Work
The Neapolitan Novels by Elena Ferrante Boxed Set
This boxed set includes all four novels in the Neapolitan Novels series, which delve into the friendship and rivalry between two women, Elena and Lila, from childhood to old age, capturing the social and political changes of their time in vivid detail. more
Author
Elena Ferrante
Elena Ferrante is a renowned contemporary Italian novelist, known for her unique narrative style and profound character portrayals. Her works cover a wide range of themes, including family, love, power, and social class. Ferrante's novels have received widespread acclaim both in Italy and around the world, despite the mystery surrounding her true identity. more