Neapolitan Novels Series Collection Elena Ferrante My Brilliant Friend

Discover the complete Neapolitan Novels Series by Elena Ferrante — a four-book paperback collection that follows the fierce, complicated friendship of Elena and Lila from childhood through adulthood. Perfect for readers who love immersive literary fiction, bestselling author Elena Ferrante’s Neapolitan Novels offer rich character study, social history, and emotional depth. This paperback edition is BRAND NEW and ideal as a gift set, a bookshelf centerpiece, or a classroom text for discussions on modern Italian literature.

What’s included in this book collection

• My Brilliant Friend — A modern masterpiece that introduces Elena and Lila, charting a meticulous portrait of two girls growing up in a changing neighborhood and nation. Ferrante’s intimate voice probes the nature of friendship and identity.
• The Story of a New Name — The second volume follows the women into their twenties. Marriage, ambition, and rivalry shape their lives as the bond between them deepens, strains, and surprises.
• Those Who Leave and Those Who Stay — In the third novel, Elena and Lila confront the opportunities and constraints of the 1970s. Both attempt to break free from limitations that once promised a life of quiet submission.
• The Story of the Lost Child — The dazzling finale to the Neapolitan Quartet, this book completes the emotional and social saga, confronting loss, discovery, and the lasting consequences of the women’s choices.

Product details
Condition: BRAND NEW
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9789123473151

Elena Ferrante is an internationally acclaimed novelist whose work has been translated into over forty languages. A bestselling author and TIME ‘Most Influential People’ honoree, Ferrante’s Neapolitan novels have been hailed by the New York Times as “one of the great novelists of our time” and were shortlisted for the MAN Booker International Prize. This Neapolitan Novels Series collection brings together the complete quartet from this award-recognized author, trusted by readers and educators worldwide.

Why readers love this boxed set

• Complete four-book Neapolitan Novels Series in one paperback edition — convenient and collectible.
• Deep character-driven storytelling perfect for book clubs, literature classes, or thoughtful solitary reading.
• Explores universal themes — friendship, ambition, social change — making it a timeless literary gift set.
• From an award-recognized, bestselling author whose work sparks rich discussion and analysis.

This Elena Ferrante book collection is more than a boxed set — it’s a sustained, powerful reading experience that charts the emotional lives of two unforgettable women against the backdrop of a transforming Italy. Ideal as a thoughtful gift for a reader, an engaging set for a classroom syllabus, or a satisfying addition to any home library, the Neapolitan Novels offer both literary prestige and deeply human storytelling. Add this paperback edition to your cart for a complete, immersive journey through one of the 21st century’s most talked-about series.