The Lying Life of Adults

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Leichte Abnutzungen. Set in contemporary Naples, the story explores the complexities of adolescence and the tumultuous relationship between a teenage girl and her family. As she navigates the challenges of growing up, themes of deception, identity, and the harsh truths of adulthood emerge. The protagonist's journey reveals the often hidden lives of adults, showcasing the contrasts between childhood innocence and the realities of adult life. This poignant narrative delves into the struggles of self-discovery amidst societal expectations and familial pressures. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 06a7e94b-049a-477c-aadd-7394b87af9a2

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Elena Ferrante is the author of The Days of Abandonment (Europa, 2005), which was made into a film directed by Roberto Faenza, Troubling Love (Europa, 2006), adapted by Mario Martone, and The Lost Daughter (Europa, 2008), soon to be a film directed by Maggie Gyllenhaal. She is also the author of Incidental Inventions (Europa, 2019), illustrated by Andrea Ucini, Frantumaglia: A Writer's Journey (Europa, 2016) and a children's picture book illustrated by Mara Cerri, The Beach at Night (Europa, 2016). The four volumes known as the "Neapolitan quartet" (My Brilliant Friend, The Story of a New Name, Those Who Leave and Those Who Stay, and The Story of the Lost Child) were published by Europa Editions in English between 2012 and 2015. My Brilliant Friend, the HBO series directed by Saverio Costanzo, premiered in 2018.

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.