My Brilliant Friend by Elena Ferrante

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In this episode, Liz and Grace discuss Elena Ferrante’s My Brilliant Friend and talk about whether it will one day be considered a classic. What can the novel teach us about girlhood and our understanding of female friendships? Do you consider yourself more of an Elena or a Lila? Will My Brilliant Friend one day be given a place in the literary canon? They discuss this and more in the podcast.Website: ⁠https://isthisbookaclassic.my.canva.site/⁠All links can be found on our Instagram: @isthisbookaclassicpodcastMusic: Isla CummingsLogo: @jinny_lee_photography

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