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July 22, 2026, 5:00 PM GMT+1 - July 22, 2026, 6:30 PM GMT+1
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Elena Ferrante
This seminar is a short introduction to the author Elena Ferrante and her (his?) work. Elena Ferrante, one of the most important and most famous Italian writers of the 21st century, has managed to keep her identity secret. This lecture will look at her series of Neapolitan novels which started with L'amica geniale (My Brilliant Friend) and examine some of the themes that run through them, as well as looking at the city of Naples.
Available dates
July 22, 2026, 5:00 PM GMT+1 - July 22, 2026, 6:30 PM GMT+1
Elena Ferrante is the author of the Neapolitan novel series, whose global success has established her as one of the most powerful voices of contemporary world literature. Her identity, however, is still one of the greatest mysteries in modern literature. In this workshop we will explore why the novels have attracted such interest and passion and we will look at the various hypotheses advanced in the Italian and foreign press as to her real identity.
What will we cover?
- The plots, themes and language of Elena Ferrante's Neapolitan novels.
- Naples from the fifties to the present day.
By the end of this course you should be able to...
- have a better appreciation of Elena Ferrante's Neapolitan novels.
- understand a bit more about the novels' Neapolitan setting.
This lecture will be conducted in Italian and is therefore aimed at learners with at least a strong intermediate level of the language.
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