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91 pages 3 hours read

My Brilliant Friend

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2011

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How do Elena and Lila attempt to escape the circumstances of their birth? Discuss the similarities and differences between the two girls’approaches.

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How does the theme of competition feature in My Brilliant Friend?

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What role do the folkloric and supernatural play in Ferrante’s text?

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