Storia di chi fugge e di chi resta. L'amica geniale

"Those Who Leave and Those Who Stay" is the third volume of Elena Ferrante's acclaimed series that explores the complex relationship between two friends, Elena and Lila. In this novel, the two protagonists have grown into women who must assert themselves in a rapidly changing social and political landscape of the 1970s. Lila, who married young and works under difficult conditions, and Elena, who has embarked on an academic career, navigate the challenges and hopes of their time. Ferrante masterfully portrays the inner conflicts and dynamics of their friendship while also addressing the societal upheavals of this era. The narrative is marked by emotional depth and a poignant look at the realities of women striving to find their identity and independence.